English 7-Keyed Flute

Object Details

Description

This flute was made by an unknown maker in England around 1795 to 1805. It is a 7-keyed flute, made of rosewood with silver ferrules and keys. This flute is stamped:

SAUST
22 and READING
LONDON
22

Charles Saust (1773 – ca. 1845) was born in Ballenstedt, Germany and by the early 19th century had moved to London. Saust was a prominent flute player and teacher, and composed and arranged music for flute. This flute was likely made using Saust’s specifications for sale in music shops.

Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Saust, Charles
Date made
1795-1805
Credit Line
Gift of James M. Swain
Physical Description
rosewood (overall material)
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 26 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in; 66.04 cm x 3.81 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name
flute
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