InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeEarly 19th Century |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebony; 5 sections; 6 ivory ferrules plus cap; silver keys; metal-lined head; graduated tuning-slide and screw-stopper (6 gradations); cap domed, perhaps to take increased length of screw due to large number of gradations; oval embouchure-hole; G♯ key-hole on lower body. Keymount type: metal saddle. Keyhead type: heart-shaped, curved to fit body of instrument. Repair History: Mount at bottom of tuning-slide section appears to be a replacement (different colour ivory). |
NotesE. Smith, 1986. |
Measurements612 |
ProvenancePurchased with assistance from the Government's Local Museums Purchase Fund and the University's General Council Trust, 1983. |
CollectionGlen Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number0025 |