Silvertone flute by Drouyn & Drouyn
Object No. 2004/97/1-2
Fife, Silvertone, metal, made by Drouyn & Drouyn, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1940-1985
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Summary
Physical Description
Fife, Silvertone, metal, made by Drouyn & Drouyn, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1940-1985 Metal fife in D. Long metal tube with embouchure hole for blowing at one end set into broader section of tubing. There are six finger holes along lower length of tube and no keys. The flute has a dull finish and the end cap is missing.
DIMENSIONS
Diameter
20 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
These pieces are thought to have been designed and manufactured by the Drouyn drum company of Brisbane, Australia. It has been estimated that 40,000 were produced but production ceased in about 1993. Similar design concept to flutes, fifes and piccolos produced by Stanley Baines of Victoria during the 1930s.
HISTORY
Notes
The instrument in D was given to the donor by a friend who bought it in a second hand market.
SOURCE
Acquisition Date
31 May 2004
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