Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Makerstamped Pottar |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; United Kingdom ; England |
Date MadeLate 18th or early 19th century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; graduated screw-stopper; graduated, wood-covered tuning-slide; metal-lined head; large oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. R0: Keymount type: ring/knob, with metal-lined channels. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Overall size: 665mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 588mm Bore: conical Stamped on foot only "POTTAR / PATENT / LONDON" Performance characteristics: [Original range C⁴ - A⁶]. Only left hand notes speak in present condition. Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 436 Hz - c 445 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements665. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionMIMEd ; Sir Nicholas Shackleton Collection |
Accession Number5413 |