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Transverse flute in C
Side-blown, boxwood flute made in four sections (head, upper and middle joints, and foot joint), with ivory cap and ferrules, and silver keywork. Four flat, square cover keys mounted in blocks and foot stock bulge, and flat springs attached to keys. Oval embouchure hole and larger 2nd, 4th and 5th fingerholes. Nominal pitch: C. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.
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1803–1905 - Maker:
Keith, Prowse & Co. - Collection:
Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton - Inventory number:
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London (Timezone: Europe/London) - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
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- Inscriptions:Stamped on head, upper and middle joints: KEITH ? PROWSE & Co / 48 CHEAPSIDE / LONDON
- Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
- Repository:Royal Pavilion and Museums Brighton
- Measurements:Length: 590mm