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B♭ flute. Nominal pitch: A♭.

Technical description: Cocus; 3 sections (head, tuning-slide section, body); german silver keys; 5 german silver ferrules; metal-lined head; tuning-slide; circular embouchure-hole. Keymount type: ring/knob. Keyhead type: saltspoon. Repair History: F key and mount removed, hole plugged; pads of B♭ and G♯ keys sealed into holes.

  • Date:
    1845-1857
  • Maker:
    Blackman [Person]
  • Collection:
    University of Edinburgh
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  • Place of production:
    London/England
  • Hornbostel-Sachs classification:421.121.12
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12
  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:386