Double-wall flute – RAMPONE, Agostino
1.650,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | RAMPONE, Agostino |
| Marks and inscriptions | Left-hand jointA. RAMPONE / COAT OF ARMS / MILANO / SISTEMA CON PRIVILEGIO |
| Period | 1830-1900 |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Description | Double-wall nickel silver flute |
| Materials | Nickel silver |
| Dimensions | Total length (tuning slide in) 722 mm Sounding length (tuning slide in) 631 mm Weight 581 g |
| Condition | Working condition |
| Special features | Double walls, foot joint to low B |
| Price (€) | €1,650.00 |
| Ref | 1254 |
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Double-wall flute – RAMPONE, Agostino
Now is the time to get a double-wall flute if you don’t already have one! This one was produced in Milano, Italy, by the esteemed maestro Agostino RAMPONE (1843-1897).
Double-wall metal wind instruments featured a hollow body with two tubes. This innovation was first patented in 1879 in Italy by Agostino RAMPONE who submitted a five-year patent for ‘Flutes and clarinets of all-metal construction’ [Flauti e clarini di costruzione intieramente metallica]. There was an external tube to which the keys were applied that reproduced the proportions and appearance of the wooden instrument. A second internal tube ensured the correct dimensions of the chamber. Then a small cylinder was added to each hole to connect the two tubes, creating an airtight chamber. Rampone would go on to use the same system for oboes and bassoons too.
show more These instruments gained popularity for outdoor use, particularly among civil and military bands, in addition to regular professional settings. In contrast to wooden instruments, metal ones do not suffer from cracking in harsh weather conditions, and their hollow design makes them lightweight. Rampone’s double-wall flutes and clarinets were even adopted by the Italian military. After the patent expired, other producers started making double-wall instruments, which were manufactured until the middle of the 20th century. This particular double-wall flute was most likely made by Agostino himself around 1890. It is a three-part instrument constructed from nickel silver. The pitch is roughly a=440 Hz with the tuning slide fully inserted. This flute is in good condition, with just a few minor dents – see pictures. It is currently playable, but would benefit from a check-up and pad replacement. It has a powerful and bright sound. show less
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