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DCM 0997: Augustin Grenser I; Jeremias Schlegel Flute in C

"Germany" stamped in English on the upper joint further confuses the identity. Possibly it pertains to the 1890 tariff mentioned in DCM 996, although that customs law does not apply to antiques. Instrument type... More

DCM 0405: Potter Flute in C - Musical Instrument

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ivory, silver keys.; 66.2 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, square flaps, with pewter plug and silver mount for high C. Mark Maximum: POTTER / SENIOR / LONDON / 1778 Mark Additi... More

DCM 0767: Tuerlinckx; Heinrich Grenser Flute in C

Lower body and foot joint by H. Grenser, head joint and possibly upper body joint by Tuerlinckx. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ebony, ivory cap, cork-setting mechanism and ferrules, silver keys.; 62.4 cm... More

DCM 0386: Johann Georg Otto Flute in C

The present steel spring appears to be a replacement and the foot joint bottom ferrule also appears to be a replacement. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, stained, ivory cap and ferrules, brass key.;... More

DCM 1588: Theobald Boehm, Carl Mendler, James S. Wilkins, Jr. Alto Flu...

The rectangular name plaque on the barrel appears likely to have been added by Tucker, in 1925, and stating what he may have understood to be the correct maker attribution. See "Flute Misnomers" regarding Bass ... More

Photo of DCM 1589: Hérouard Fife - Public domain dedication

Brass end ferrules not tapered. Instrument type: Fife Medium: Boxwood, brass end ferrules.; 33.05 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: HEROUARD / PERE / ET FILS (in oval cartouche) Condition: Warped.... More

DCM 1592: Anonymous, English Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory(?) cap and ferrules, nickel silver key.; 59.8 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flap. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: Lower body joint warped. Key is not ... More

DCM 1593: Alfred G. Badger Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus(?), silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head.; 65.6 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, saltspoon, foot to C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum: BADGER / BUFFALO Mark Additional:... More

DCM 1594: Riviere & Hawkes French Flageolet

See DCM 430. Instrument type: French Flageolet Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules. Beak of plastic or celluloid.; 36 cm. Key Holes System: 2/4 holes plus 5 keys, the upper thumbhole is bushed with ... More

DCM 1595: Anonymous Combination Piccolo-Flageolet in C

Detachable ivory mouthpiece on flageolet head joint. Instrument type: Combination Piccolo-Flageolet in C Medium: Grenadilla, ivory mouthpiece, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 31.3 cm. (piccolo) ; 40.05 cm. (... More

DCM 1596: Dayton C. Miller; (William Meinel, William R. Meinell, junio...

Original head joint is missing, and may have contained the maker's mark. Present head joint made by DCM. Original body and foot likely from the workshop of either William Meinel, or William R. Meinell, junior. ... More

DCM 1598: Anonymous Band Flute in A-flat (B-flat)

Instrument type: Band Flute in A-flat (B-flat) Medium: Cocus(?), nickel silver key and ferrules.; 42 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, post and rod, direct mount. Mark Maximum: (crown) / London (cursive) / IMPROVED... More

Photo of DCM 1599: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

A typical Irish dance band instrument. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Grenadilla, brass lip plate ferrule, head joint liner and brass-lined head joint, and ferrules.; 58.5 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes,... More

[ Vuillaume violin : full strung instrument, front]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung instrument, left f-hole]

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[ Vuillaume violin : full strung instrument, front right]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, rear left]

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Vuillaume violin : strung instrument, right f-hole

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[ Vuillaume violin : full strung instrument, back]

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : back button]

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[ Vuillaume violin : front upper right corner]

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Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, left

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, back right]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, right]

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : right f-hole]

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : left f-hole]

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Vuillaume violin : front upper left corner

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Musical Instruments - [ Vuillaume violin : scroll left side]

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Musical Instruments - Vuillaume violin : scroll right side

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Musical Instruments - Vuillaume violin : left f-hole

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, front right]

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[ Vuillaume violin : front lower right corner]

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[ Vuillaume violin : strung scroll and pegbox, front left]

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DCM 1327: Anonymous Whistle or Container Bottle

Instrument type: Whistle or Container Bottle Medium: China, black and white, with green and red paint, glazed.; 6.1 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 4 Nov. 1937. The Da... More

DCM 1147: G. C. Payne Fife in B-flat

Instrument type: Fife in B-flat Medium: Boxwood, brass end ferrule.; 38.3 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes, cylindrical. Mark Maximum: G. C. PAYNE / LONDON (in scroll) Condition: Missing brass upper end ferrule... More

DCM 1208: Alice Jordan Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head, metal ferrule at embouchure.; 65.6 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, saltspoon, with pewter plugs over round holes for ... More

DCM 1183: John Just Schuchart Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Figured boxwood, stained dark brown, ivory cap (now missing) and ferrules, silver or brass key.; 60.9 cm. (as is) Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap(?). Mark Maximum:... More

DCM 0588: Jerome Thibouville-Lamy Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver-plate over brass keys and ferrules. Middle joint upper tenon, metal, both sockets metal-lined.; 67 cm. Key Holes System: 11 keys, post and rod, modern style ke... More

DCM 0651: Clair Godfroy, aîné Flute in C

It is possible that the head joint is the latest part of this instrument. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, wood cap with mother-of-pearl or abalone inlay. Silver keys, ferrules, sockets.; 62.1 cm., 6... More

Photo of DCM 1582: Potter Flute in C - Public domain dedication

The embouchure hole is unusually rectangular for this sort of head joint, likely not original. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ebony(?), silver keys, ivory cork-setting mechanism, ferrules, cap (missing).; ... More

DCM 1308: Bacon & Weygandt Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys and ferrules.; 67.3 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, saltspoon, pewter plugs for C#, C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum: CUDDY'S / IMPROVED // BACON / WEYGANDT & ... More

DCM 0565: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Ver...

DCM ledger: "Sioux Indian." The tube terminates at the lower end with a carved fish or bird's face painted yellow with red inside the mouth, and brass furniture tacks for eyes. Above that is a recessed area pai... More

Photo of DCM 1539: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 64.4 cm. (without cap) Key Holes System: 8 keys, modern style key cups, with pewter plugs for low C#, C. Pin in block. Mark Maximum:... More

DCM 0346: Meacham Flute in B-flat (A-flat)

Instrument type: Flute in B-flat (A-flat) Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, brass key.; 35.4 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: J & H · MEACHAM / ALBANY Mark Addi... More

DCM 0544: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Ver...

DCM ledger: "Sioux Indian." See DCM 539. Instrument type: Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute) Medium: Pine, stained brown. Brass mouthpipe. Lead flue plate. Flue cover painted grey and white, and wearing a... More

DCM 0682: Anonymous, North American Indian Whistle

DCM ledger: "California, Sacramento County." Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Bone.; 6.8 mm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 18 Nov. 1926. The Dayton C. Miller collection ... More

DCM 1664: H & A Selmer Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Nickel-plated.; 67 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, closed hole, foot to C with roller. Mark Maximum: BUNDY / R (within circle) / SELMER / USA Mark Additional: Mark on ba... More

DCM 0597: William Bark Flute in C

Silver ferrules screwed with silver dowels. DCM ledger: "A second blow-hole has been cut in head (first one is plugged) to lower pitch." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, ivory cork-setting mechanism, ... More

DCM 1289: George Rudall Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood (DCM ledger: "Satinwood?"), ivory cap with ivory cork-setting mechanism and silver shaft, silver keys and ferrules. Embouchure bushed with ivory.; 65.3 cm. Key Holes... More

Photo of DCM 0265: Anonymous Pitch Pipe - Public domain dedication

Upper edge parchment(?) lining is marked with lines and note names, now mostly illegible. Letter from Beaman to DCM, 19 Feb. 1923, "The Old Pitch Pipe is a Relic of Old Westminster Mass my Native Town, no doubt... More

DCM 0331: Potter Flute in C - Public domain museum object photo

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ivory. Gold-plated silver keys and ferrules, engraved or chased.; 66.5 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, foot to C, brass-lined pin in block. Pre-pinned (steel) at E-flat, C#, C... More

DCM 0460: Emil Rittershausen Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Silver plated.; 71.2 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, closed G#, foot to B. Rollers for low C, B. Split E. Mark Maximum: E. RITTERSHAUSEN / BERLIN / CARL FISCHER / NEW-YO... More

Musical Instruments - DCM 1249: Anonymous Transverse Flute

Instrument type: Transverse Flute Medium: Unidentified wood, carved as if to resemble bamboo.; 38.1 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: M (?) Mark Additional: Burned on back. Provenance: Albert Riem... More

DCM 1638: Anonymous Flute Swab Handle

Instrument type: Flute Swab Handle Medium: Ebony, silver ferrule.; 47.55 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: Slight warp. Provenance: Source not known. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of Cong... More

DCM 0383: Theodore Berteling Piccolo in D-flat

Instrument type: Piccolo in D-flat Medium: Cocus, ivory head (upper section), ebonite barrel, nickel silver end cap cover and name plate, keys and ferrules, wood cork-setting mechanism.; 29.8 cm. Key Holes Sys... More

Photo of DCM 1643: Anonymous Flute Swab - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute Swab Medium: Ebony(?).; 24.45 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: Source not known. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of Congress, contains nearly 1,700 flutes and other... More

DCM 0539: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Ver...

Letter from N. E. Carter, from whom he purchased DCM 539-546, states; "I was lucky to buy a wonderful collection of Sioux Indian flutes...purchased from a man who was a banker near the Sioux Reservation...[wher... More

DCM 0638: Rudall Carte & Co. Flute in C

DCM ledger: "Exchanged joints with No. 149." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, metal-lined head.; 65.2 cm. Key Holes System: Cylindrical bore, 8 keys plus keywork for 6 principal r... More

Photo of DCM 1224: Anonymous Whistle - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Animal tooth or tusk.; 8.2 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: William Powell, Birmingham, England, Apr. 1931. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library of Congress, c... More

DCM 0569: Metzler & Co. Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver wide ferrule at embouchure, nickel silver keys, ferrules, and fingerhole bushings, metal-lined head.; 64.7 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, shallow saltspo... More

DCM 1434: G. L. Penzel & Bro. Flute in C

DCM Penzel catalog shows this flute as model no. 54. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Grenadilla, nickel silver keys.; 71.8 cm. Key Holes System: 11 keys, to low B. Modern style key cups, post and rod. Mark... More

DCM 0416: Attributed to Boehm & Mendler Flute in G

See DCM 415. Instrument type: Flute in G Medium: Phosphor bronze, cocus embouchure plate, applied with screws.; 88.25 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, open G#, Schleif key, roller on C. Mark Maximum: [Th Bo... More

Photo of DCM 0671: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Maker not known, the unicorn head stamp would imply English manufacture and the keywork could fit that assumption. However, the turnings are somewhat more typical of Germanic flutes of the period. The figure 2 ... More

DCM 0764: Anonymous, Japanese Vertical Whistle Flute

DCM ledger: "Japanese. Toy Whistle Flute." Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute Medium: Bamboo, stained brown on outside, red on inside.; 28.9 cm. Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provena... More

DCM 0637: Alexander Liddle Flute in C, Left-Handed

DCM ledger: "Made for left-handed use, and altered to accommodate right hand with thumb, first and second fingers partly amputated (the first or second joint)." Instrument type: Flute in C, Left-Handed Medium: ... More

DCM 1320: Anonymous Flute in A-flat (B-flat)

This band flute may have been sold as a Fife in B-flat. See "Fife vs. Band Flute." Instrument type: Flute in A-flat (B-flat) Medium: Cocus, nickel silver key and ferrules.; 37.7 cm. (without cap). When obtaine... More

DCM 0536b: Anonymous, North American Indian (Crow) Whistle

DCM ledger: "Crow Indian." Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Bone.; 22.15 cm. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: N. E. Carter, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 23 Dec. 1925. The Dayton C. Miller collection in the Library o... More

DCM 0900: Firth Pond & Co. Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, brass keys.; 60.3 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, saltspoon, pin in block. Mark Maximum: FIRTH HALL & POND / FRANKLIN SQE / N-YORK Mark Additi... More

DCM 0228: Scalvini Walking Stick Flute in C

123 mm. long tapered brass ferrule with iron tack tip. Instrument type: Walking Stick Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, turned to appear as stylized bamboo, horn pommel, brass key, brass ferrule and iron tip.; 93.4 ... More

DCM 0289: Anonymous Argul (Double Pipe, Single Reeds)

Each pipe consists of a principal portion into which is inserted at the upper end a short, secondary portion or shank which serves to reduce the bore. Each secondary portion or shank then receives the idioglott... More

DCM 1159: Smart Treble (Alto) Recorder in F

Instrument type: Treble (Alto) Recorder in F Medium: Stained boxwood.; 49.85 cm. Key Holes System: 1/7 holes. Mark Maximum: SMART / . Mark Additional: Mark on head, body, foot. Condition: Head joint edge damag... More

Musical Instruments - DCM 0815: Harry Bernard Ocarina

Patent No. 845998, March 5, 1907. Instrument type: Ocarina Medium: Aluminum, thin sheet.; 19.4 cm. Key Holes System: 6 fingerholes, defining a whole tone scale. A 7th fingerhole near (above) the labium raises,... More

DCM 0546: Anonymous, North American Indian (Sioux) Courting Flute (Ver...

DCM ledger: "Sioux Indian." See DCM 539. The instrument is further decorated with arrow and geometric carving. Instrument type: Courting Flute (Vertical Whistle Flute) Medium: Redwood, leather thong, lead flue... More

DCM 1081: Paine & Hopkins Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, ivory cap and ferrules, silver keys.; 66.6 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, square flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: PAINE & HOPKINS / N° 69 CORNHILL Mark Additio... More

DCM 1199: Rushworth & Dreaper Vertical Whistle Flute

DCM ledger: "...designed for school-children for their 'handicraft' activities...made by H. Courtenay Buckley." Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute Medium: Bamboo.; 49.7 cm. Key Holes System: 1/6 holes. Ma... More

DCM 0184: William Bainbridge English Flageolet

Mark at mouthpiece wood section: 2. The two-piece sponge chamber is interesting in that it apparently permits the insertion of the sponge in either or both the upper and lower sections. The upper contains a cen... More

DCM 1295: Walter D. Lanahan Transverse Flute in A-flat (B-flat)

DCM ledger: "A simple instrument designed for players in juvenile bands and orchestras." Instrument type: Transverse Flute in A-flat (B-flat) Medium: Nickel plate over brass.; 35.55 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 h... More

DCM 0225: Paolo Maino Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, animal horn cap and ferrules, cocus cork-setting mechanism, brass keys.; 70.9 cm. Key Holes System: 9 keys, pewter plug with metal lining, pin in brass-lined blocks... More

Photo of DCM 1050: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Stained boxwood, bone cap and ferrules, brass keys.; 59.9 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, shallow saltspoon, pin in block. Mark Additional: Mark on head: D Condition: Upper fo... More

DCM 1272: Longman & Broderip Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ivory, silver key and ferrules. DCM ledger: "Ivory cap & stud." Ivory cap now missing.; 59.4 cm. (missing cap) Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap. Key engraved with a... More

DCM 1123: Anonymous Piccolo in C(?)

Instrument type: Piccolo in C(?) Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined head.; 29.4 cm. (without cap) Key Holes System: 6 keys, round flap, post and rod. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condition: ... More

Photo of DCM 1121: Triebert Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys and ferrules.; 61.35 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, saltspoon, on crescent-shaped flanges. Diamond-shaped guide saddles for C and long F. Mark Maximum: (ba... More

DCM 0835: Anonymous Treble (Alto) Recorder in F

Instrument type: Treble (Alto) Recorder in F Medium: Unidentified wood, stained dark brown.; 48.2 cm. Key Holes System: 1/7 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: Henning Oppermann, Basel, 4 Mar. 1929. The... More

DCM 0204: Beltrami Flute in E-flat

Instrument type: Flute in E-flat Medium: Boxwood, stained, brass keys, animal horn cap and ferrules.; 51.2 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, round flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: (5-pointed star) / (lyre) / BELT... More

DCM 0580: Firth & Hall Flute in E-flat

Instrument type: Flute in E-flat Medium: Boxwood, brass key, ivory ferrules.; 50.95 cm. (as is) Key Holes System: 1 key, square flat flap, pin in block. Mark Maximum: FIRTH & HALL / 358 / PEARL . ST / N . YORK... More

DCM 1342: Abelardo Albisi Albisiphon in F

Head joint in "T" configuration for vertical playing position and incorporating one coil to shorten overall length of instrument. See correspondence, 13 Nov. 1937, with G. Meriggioli. Instrument type: Albisipho... More

DCM 0093: Martin frères Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus or rosewood, nickel silver keys and ferrules, metal-lined sockets.; 61.4 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, flat round, post and rod direct mount. Mark Maximum: (bee) / MAR... More

DCM 0734: Anonymous Murali (Transverse Flute)

DCM ledger: "Native Fife from India." Instrument type: Murali (Transverse Flute) Medium: Bamboo, painted red.; 27.6 cm. Key Holes System: 0/5 holes. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: C. Van Raalte Collection,... More

Photo of DCM 0423: Rouge Oboe in ? - Public domain dedication

Highly unusual instrument. All 3 joints are shorter than comparable instrument in C. This instrument is further unusual in that the top joint has a thumbhole (perhaps later added). Also unusual in that the uppe... More

DCM 1559: Maker not identified Vertical Whistle Flute in C

Instrument type: Vertical Whistle Flute in C Medium: Chrome plate over steel.; 29.45 cm. Key Holes System: 0/6 holes. Mark Maximum: L (superimposed on hammer and anvil with bowl-shaped line pattern below) / GE... More

Photo of DCM 1082: B. Revest Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Ebony, silver keys, ivory ferrules and cork-setting mechanism. Head joint fully metal-lined.; 67.8 cm. Key Holes System: 6 keys, to low C, saltspoon, with pin in metal-lined... More

Photo of DCM 0632: Anonymous Whistle - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Whistle Medium: Wood, stained reddish brown.; 16.7 cm. Key Holes System: 0/1 hole. Mark Maximum: No mark. Provenance: André Rossignol, Paris, 28 July 1926. The Dayton C. Miller collection in ... More

DCM 0429: Eugene Joseph Albert Flute in C (Replica)

DCM ledger: "This flute is a Replica [Quantz model], made by Eug. J. Albert of Brussels, by permission of Mr. Victor Mahillon, of a flute in the Brussels Museum, which in turn is a facsimile of one in the Hohen... More

Italian opera singer DCM 1441: William Sherman Haynes Flute in C

Embossed keys, ferrules, and embouchure plate edge. This flute was made for the Spanish flutist Manuel Berenguer (see photo 34 in Haynes group, Miller Photograph Collection), first flute of the Chicago Opera an... More

Photo of DCM 1547: Anonymous Flute in C - Public domain dedication

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, ivory head joint, nickel silver keys and ferrules.; 66.8 cm. Key Holes System: 8 keys, modern style key cups, post and rod, direct mount. Mark Maximum: No mark. Condi... More

DCM 0428: Eugene Joseph Albert Flute in C (Replica)

According to DCM ledger, this is a replica of a flute by Hotteterre in the C. Snoeck Collection (catalog p. 138). Low pitch, A=405. Instrument type: Flute in C (Replica) Medium: Pear, ivory foot, cap, and head ... More

DCM 1077: William Henry Hayden Flute in C

Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, stained dark brown, ivory cap and ferrules, silver keys.; 59.9 cm. Key Holes System: 4 keys, square flat flaps, pin in block. Mark Maximum: (crown) / W. H. HAYDEN /... More

DCM 0053: Attributed to Boehm & Mendler Piccolo in D-flat

DCM ledger: "Geo W. Haynes says he never saw a B&M piccolo with the name on it...piccolo belonged to E. M. Heindl...sold to Selmer...sold to Schamberger and he to Geo. W. Haynes." This piccolo and DCM 344 are... More

DCM 1391: Paul Walch Walking Stick Flute in C

The upper end is trimmed back to shoulder to receive a ferrule. The present brass ferrule may be original, but now is much too large. The upper end of the instrument appears to have been shortened, purpose unkn... More

DCM 1636: Michael Seyfrit Flute in C

Flute made after Stanesby, jr., DCM 1125, copy based on performance characteristics. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Boxwood, brass key.; 62.4 cm. Key Holes System: 1 key, square flap. Mark Maximum: SEYFRI... More

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