Double flageolet

John Simpson, c. 1830 - c. 1850

The flageolet was specifically developed for domestic use and rarely intended for professional performances. Easy to learn, it was generally used to play popular tunes. In this model the right hand plays the higher notes, and the left one the lower notes to harmonize the melodic line. The ivory studs between the holes guide the fingers to the proper position.

  • Artwork typewind instrument, musical instrument, flageolet, double flageolet
  • Object numberBK-NM-11617
  • Dimensionslength 38.5 cm x diameter 5.4 cm
  • Physical characteristicsboxwood, ivory, silver

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Double flageolet

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-11617

  • Description

    Dubbelflageolet van palmhout, gemonteerd met ivoor en zilver. Op verschillende plaatsen gemerkt: SIMPSON/260 REGENTSTREET/LONDON/PATENT.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: John Simpson, London

  • Dating

    c. 1830 - c. 1850

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    boxwood, ivory, silver

  • Dimensions

    length 38.5 cm x diameter 5.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

  • L.G. Langwill, 'Musikinstrumenten-Sammlung des Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam ausgestellt im Gemeente Museum, Den Haag 9. Oktober - 24. November 1952', Glareana: Nachrichten der Gesellschaft der Freunde alter Musikinstrumente 2, nr. 2 (1953), p. 1-3: 3

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