Schwegel in B 1750 - 1770

"Schwegel in B" is a wooden flute created by G. Walch between 1750 and 1770. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The flute's design is simple, characterized by a cylindrical body with six finger holes and a bulbous end. This type of flute, known as a "Schwegel," was popular in 18th-century Europe and is a testament to the craftsmanship and musical traditions of the time. The "B" in the title likely refers to the instrument's key, indicating the pitch it was designed to play.