Flute. Nominal pitch: C.
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InstrumentTransverse flute/Flutes/Wind/Musical Instrument ; Transverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerGoulding, D'Almaine, Potter & Co |
Place MadeLondon ; Europe ; England ; United Kingdom |
Date Made1813-1824 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Stained boxwood; 6 sections including register on foot; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; graduated, wood-covered metal tuning-slide; metal-lined head and foot; graduated screw-stopper; circular embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring/knob, with metal-lined channels. Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes. Overall size: 590mm Sounding length: embouchure to foot: 516mm Bore: conical Stamped with Prince of Wales feathers, "ICH DIEN" in banner, and "GOULDING / D'ALMAINE / POTTER & CO. / SOHO-SQUARE / LONDON"; stamped "PATENT" on head ferrule; tuning gradations stamped "4", "5" and "6" on tuning-slide. Performance characteristics: Range D⁴ - A⁶. Plays well throughout. Usable pitch: A⁴ c 435 Hz - c 446 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements590. |
ProvenanceGift of F. Dodman, 1990. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number2294 |