DCM 1096: R. Burghley (Burleigh) AltoBass Flute in G (See Physical Description.)

This differs from DCM 1095 in that the bell section beneath the 2 vent holes is elongated likely for the purpose of achieving longer and thus perhaps better sprung keys. Like DCM 1095, the keys are attached very close to the end of that bell section. It also differs in that fingerhole 6 has a raised bushing for more assured finger coverage, and it is aided by a threaded, bone(?) adjustable finger guide attached to the D key by a disk or button which restricts its motion to the player's right. Regarding DCM 1095, DCM states that the head joint does not fit at socket. The head joint in question would seem to be more appropriate to DCM 1096, and so we are cataloging this instrument as such. However, the socket is indeed not deep enough for the respective tenon of either flute, it being 4.7 millimeters. See DCM 1092 and 1095 (regarding key stacking).
Instrument type: Alto/Bass Flute in G (See Physical Description.)
Medium: Mahogany, japanned wood keys, key bushings, cork-setting mechanism, and ferrules. Bone(?) key adjustment mechanism and décor. See DCM 1091.; Not measured as is, see Notes. DCM ledger: "Length overall: 961 [mm]."
Key Holes System: 1/6 holes plus 6 keys plus 2 vent holes.
Mark Maximum: No mark.
Condition: Head joint, upper section, cracked. Cap chipped. Missing longer left thumb key (broken off at pivot). Missing RH crutch. Missing decorative bone stud over low C key guide post. Missing one of 2 vent hole bushings.
Provenance: Rudall, Carte & Co., London, 2 Oct. 1931.

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