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Transverse flute

Side-blown flute made of silver-plated metal in three sections (head, body and foot joints). It has fourteen closed keys with cylinder cups, mounted in posts with rods affixed on plates, with flat and needle springs attached to keys and posts. The low-C key has a roller touch. This model is a Carte's 1851 system, with cylindrical bore and parabola head. Nominal pitch: C.

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  • Decorative elements:Embouchure barrel edges trimmed with decorative engraved bands (floral and foliage motifs).
  • Inscriptions:Stamped on body: COUNCIL & PRIZE MEDAL. / Rudall, Rose & Carte. / Patentees. / 100, New Bond Street. / London. (all in cursive) / Boehm's Parabola. / Cartes Mechanism. (cursive)
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
  • Repository:Museum of Army Music
  • Measurements:Length: 679mm