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Flute.

Technical description: ivory; 5 sections; silver keys; 6 silver ferrules; short metal tuning-slide extending from tuning section, but head not metal-lined; wooden (replacement) cap with graduated ivory screw-stopper; slightly oval embouchure-hole; overlapping low C/C♯ touches.; Nominal pitch: C.; Type or system: 8 keys.; Keyhead type: flat round.; Keymount type: ring/knob.; Performance characteristics: [original range C₄|-|B♭₆]; not playable in present condition.

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  • Inscriptions:Stamped "DROUET / LONDON".
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12
  • Repository:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall size: 658 (without cap).; Sounding length: 593.; Bore: conical.