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Flute

The body and foot of black wood; the head of nickel silver with an ebonite cusped lip plate; the keywork and mounts of nickel silver; the keys embodying both levers and rod axles: the German "Reform" flute in an early form; a closed ring-key for R2 is opened through opposed springing by L1 and L3 together, and closed by R2 against the secondary sprint. Cylindrical head and conical bore; compass to low B natural; in fitted velvet-lined case with cleaning mop, and protectors (two metal and one plastic) for tenons and a socket.

  • Date:
    late 19th century
  • Maker:
    Hammig, August Richard
  • Collection:
    Royal College of Music Museum
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  • Place of production:
    Markneukirchen
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  • Inscriptions:On body and foot: "[three five-pointed stars] / AUG. RICH. HAMMIG / MARKNEUKIRCHEN / 15 / DRGM"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 725mm