DCM 0232: Abelardo Albisi Albisiphon in C (See Notes.)

According to letter from Meriggioli to DCM dated 13 Nov. 1937, this "Baritone (Bass) Flute in C is the first buil[t] by Mr. Albisi...and was used in the score of his opera 'La Parisina.'" This instrument has a very large bore (37.2 mm.) causing it to be very difficult to produce a tone.
Instrument type: Albisiphon in C (See Notes.)
Medium: Silver plate over brass.; 98.2 cm. (37.2 mm. bore)
Key Holes System: Boehm system, closed G#, foot to B. Right thumb rest, ring for neck strap.
Mark Maximum: (staff with treble clef) / ALBISI ABELARDO / Milano (cursive) / BREVETTATO
Mark Additional: Mark on body. Mark on barrel: Albisiphon / Baritono (cursive)
Case: Case.
Provenance: G. Meriggioli, Milan, 1 Feb. 1922.

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