Instrument: 7-key Flute in C, boxwood with ivory rings and silver keys, with 3 corps de rechange (numbers 4, 5, and 6), c. 1815
Maker: W. Milhouse, London / 337 Oxford STT - William Milhouse was at this address from 1797-1822 and this flute probably dates to the earlier part of that time period.
Pitch: Joint #4 A=437
Joint #5 A=448
Joint #6 A=454
SL:
Notes: a very fine flute in a late Classical style. It has a unlined head joint and beautiful keywork. Box has original Milhouse paper label. Keys are like an 8-key, minus the long F.
Former Collection of Helen Valenza.
Demonstration recording: https://soundcloud.com/mloberlin/milhouse-7-key-london-c1815-demo
