Flageolet

Duct flute of rosewood made in four sections (mouthpiece pipe, windcap, window-joint, and main body), with bone mouthpiece, and silver-plated, nickel-silver ferrules and keywork. Nine keys and 4 rings with saltspoon-cups, mounted in posts with rods. Oval medallion (probably of metal) missing from windcap joint. Nominal pitch: A. This instrument is part of the Albert C. Spencer collection.