Transverse flute in C

Side-blown, rosewood flute made in five sections (head, barrel, upper and middle joints, and foot joint), with silver cap (with turned silver tip and wooden threaded screw) and silver ferrules. Eight silver-plated, nickel-silver keys mounted in blocks. The keys have saltspoon-cups, with the exception of the low C and C-sharp keys, which are pewter-plug. The low C touch is hooked into the C-sharp touch. Flat brass springs attached to keys. Round embouchure hole and larger 2nd, 4th and 5th fingerholes. Nominal pitch: C. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.