Transverse Flute in A 1811 - 1816

This Transverse Flute in A, crafted by Wigley & McGregor between 1811 and 1816, is a fine example of early 19th-century woodwind instrument making. The flute, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, displays a classic design with its wooden body, silver keys, and ivory embouchure. This instrument, measuring 827 mm in length, is a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of its makers, demonstrating the evolution of the flute in the early 19th century.