Ring-key piccolo in E-flat – LEHNER, Martin
450,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | LEHNER, Johann Martin Benedikt |
| Marks and inscriptions | [Münchner Kindl] M. Lehner / München |
| Period | 1830-1900 |
| Place of origin | Munich, Germany |
| Description | Grenadilla ring-key piccolo by Martin Lehner with nickel silver rings and keywork |
| Materials | Grenadilla, nickel silver |
| Dimensions | Total length 307 mm Sounding length 251 Weight 125 g |
| Condition | Sold as is, for restoration |
| Price (€) | €450.00 |
| Ref | 1273 |
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Ring-key piccolo in E-flat – LEHNER, Martin
This E-flat piccolo comes from Munich, Germany. It is made of grenadilla wood and has rings and keywork crafted from nickel silver.
show more Its maker was Johann Martin Benedikt LEHNER (1853-1915), who preferred simply Martin Lehner. The instrument is stamped with M. LEHNER / MÜNCHEN. The maker’s stamp also features a
Münchner Kindl
. The term ‘Münchner Kindl’, which translates to ‘Munich child’ in the Bavarian dialect, refers to the emblem featured on the coat of arms of Munich. Our Münchner Kindl could be even holding a beer mug! This E-flat piccolo can be dated to approximately 1880 and is pitched at around a=442 Hz. The lowest note is E-flat – nominal pitch D-flat. It has an open G-sharp and converted thumb keys. There are no visible cracks and the piccolo is in very good condition. If we look closely at the details in the photos, it becomes clear that the instrument was skilfully constructed…staying true to the tradition of celebrated Munich flute makers. show less
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