Flute in F
Catalogue number: 2.5
Original name: Flute in F.
Type or system: One key.
Maker: Joseph Riley & Sons fl 1851-1894.
Place of origin: Birmingham, late 19th Century.
Riley & Sons had a workshop in Henrietta Street and Hampton Street, from 1851. In 1894 the company moved to 25 Constitution Hill. Kelly’s Directory, 1867: 25 Constitution Hill.
Overall size: 504mm total length.
Technical description: Four sections of rosewood. Head joint: 193mm; upper joint: 177mm; lower joint: 115; foot joint: 75mm.
One silver key with salt spoon-style keyhead mounted on a round ring; Spring attached to the underside of key. 5 silver ferrules. Slightly oval embouchure hole.
| Key work and finger holes | Finger hole diameter (av.) |
| Left hand, first finger: | T; 6.1mm |
| Left hand, second finger: | T; 7.3mm |
| Left hand, third finger: | T; 6.1mm |
| Right hand, first finger: | T; 7.5mm |
| Right hand, second finger: | T; 8.0mm |
| Right hand, third finger: | T; 5.9mm |
| Right hand, fourth finger: | D sharp / E flat |
Inscription: Stamped on Head joint: “RILEY & SONS / JOSEPH / BIRMINGHAM”.
Faults: One small crack on lower joint.
Usable pitch: Plays at c.a’ = 440 Hz.
Recording references: Click here
Illustration references: See below
Previous collection numbers: B: Item U.S. 12.
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