InstrumentTransverse flute |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerR. Potter or W.H. Potter |
Place MadeLondon; England; Europe; United Kingdom |
Date Made1785-1837 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Ebony; 5 sections; silver keys; 5 ivory ferrules plus cap; screw-stopper; graduated, wood-covered tuning-slide; metal-lined head; large oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches. R0:
Keymount type: ring/knob.
Keyhead type: pewter plug, with metal-lined key-holes.
Repair History: Embouchure-hole may have been enlarged; R3 finger-hole roughly edged with wax [to adjust intonation].
Overall size: 673mm
Sounding length: embouchure to foot, 596mm
Bore: conical
Performance characteristics: [Original range C⁴ - A⁶]; C⁴ - D⁴ not speaking in present condition; sound generally unclear.
Usable pitch: A⁴ = c 447 Hz - c 452 Hz. |
NotesE. Smith, January 2007. |
Measurements673. |
ProvenanceBequest of Sir Nicholas Shackleton, 2006. |
CollectionSir Nicholas Shackleton Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number5443 |