Piccolo – POTTER, Richard
850,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | POTTER |
| Marks and inscriptions | Head joint: (unicorn) D / POTTER / LONDON / 8 |
| Period | 1750-1830 |
| Place of origin | England |
| Description | Boxwood piccolo with one brass key and ivory rings |
| Materials | Boxwood, brass, ivory |
| Dimensions | Total length 317 mm Sounding length 267 mm Weight 55 g Weight with fabric case 105 g |
| Condition | Restored, fully functional |
| Accessories | Fabric case |
| Price (€) | €850.00 |
| Ref | 122 |
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Piccolo – POTTER, Richard
This piccolo is made of beautiful boxwood with ivory ferrules and a single brass key. It was made in London, England by POTTER. That would most likely be Richard POTTER (1726-1806). Its flat plate D-sharp key is nicely scalloped and very typical for the time.
The nominal pitch of this Potter instrument is C. The lowest note is D – which is clear to everyone since D is stamped on the head joint! The figure ‘8’ is a pitch mark to indicate that… Yes, you’ve guessed it: it’s an octave sharper than a regular one-keyed flute.
The piccolo has been completely restored with a new cork, pad and tenon thread. A fine, hairline crack below the key’s touch piece has been repaired. The embouchure and tone holes are unaltered and in fine condition. The pitch is around a=440 Hz.
A piccolo from this period of history is hard to find – an exquisite rarity.
Important note
This instrument contains ivory. A certificate for the legal sale of this instrument within the European Union is supplied when purchased.
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