Piccolo in G
Catalogue number: 2.1
Original name: Piccolo in G.
Type or system: One Key.
Maker: Richard Bilton.
Place of origin: London, c.1826-56.
Further information on maker: This Piccolo is considered to be a unique example of the maker.
Overall size: 246mm.
Technical description: Boxwood with ivory ferrules in two sections.
One brass key with square flap (flap design F ) mounted by a raised block. Spring attached by rivet to the underside of the key. Slightly oval embouchure hole. Head joint: 108mm; main joint: 150mm.
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Key work and finger-holes |
Diameter (av.) |
Distance from foot (distance to hole centres) |
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Left hand, first finger: |
4.8mm |
118.8mm |
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Left hand, first finger: |
5.1mm |
111.6mm |
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Left hand, second finger: |
4.4mm |
85.3mm |
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Right hand, first finger: |
4.3mm |
66.2mm |
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Right hand, second finger: |
5.1mm |
51mm |
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Right hand, third finger: |
4.2mm |
35mm |
Inscription: Stamped on head joint: “BILTON/ LONDON”/ [motif: unicorn’s head] / “9 [3] WESTMINSTER / BRIDGE ROAD”; Stamped on body: “BILTON/ LONDON”/ [motif: unicorn’s head].
Repair history: Tenons bound with cork.
Usable pitch: Plays at a’ = 440 Hz.
Illustration references: See below
Recording references: Click here
Previous owner: William Bentley.
Previous collection numbers: A and B: Item 32c.
Collection assignation: Shareshill Church Collection.
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