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Flute.

Technical description: cocus; 4 sections (body in one piece); silver keys; 6 silver ferrules; metal-lined head; long metal tuning-slide with one gradation on part extending from tuning section; wooden cap with wooden screw-stopper (one gradation on tip); large oval embouchure-hole; large silver lip-plate set into wood; large L2, R1 and R2 finger-holes; metal-tipped tenons; overlapping low C/C♯ touches; plate for L3 domed, plate for R3 dished.; Nominal pitch: C.; Type or system: Siccama `Diatonic Flute'.; Keyhead type: cylinder cup, attached to slim shank by circular knob of metal on top of cup; pewter plugs for low C/C?, with metal key-hole surrounds.; Keymount type: rod/pillar, with leaf springs.; L0: @I{B♭.L1: @I{T.L2: @I{T.L3: @I{PS-G.L4: @I{G♯; long F.R1: @I{T; C.R2: @I{T.R3: @I{PS-D; cross F.R4: @I{D♯; low C♯; low C.; Usable pitch: A₄ c|462|Hz.; Performance characteristics: [original range C₄|-|C₇]; few notes playable in present condition, but those that speak do so with a clear, bright sound.

  • Date:
    1845-62 (probably the earlier part of this period)
  • Maker:
    Abel Siccama.
  • Collection:
    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    London.
  • Hornbostel-Sachs classification:421.121.12
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped with a crown and "SICCAMA. / PATENTEE. / LONDON. / 216".
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12
  • Repository:Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • Measurements:Overall size: 643.; Sounding length: 576.; Bore: conical.