DCM 1588: Theobald Boehm, Carl Mendler, James S. Wilkins, Jr. Alto Flu...
The rectangular name plaque on the barrel appears likely to have been added by Tucker, in 1925, and stating what he may have understood to be the correct maker attribution. See "Flute Misnomers" regarding Bass ... More
DCM 0652: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Embouchure barrel slightly concave for lower lip. DCM ledger cites Boehm Record Book: "No. 1. 1847. September 15. Eine Flote von Messing und vergoldet, mit Ring Klapper von Neusilber." Presented to Briccialdi. ... More
DCM 0470: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
See DCM 652 (Boehm No.1). DCM ledger quotes Boehm's account book: "No. 2. 1847. September 20. Eine Floete von Messing und vergoldet mit Ringkappen von Neusilber gleich No. 1." DCM ledger: "Head very short, with... More
DCM 0305: Theobald Boehm Alto Flute in G
See "Flute Misnomers" regarding Bass vs. Alto. Instrument type: Alto Flute in G Medium: Nickel silver, wood (ebony?) embouchure plate.; 86.4 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, open G#, Schleif key. Mark Maxim... More
DCM 0782: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM ledger: "This flute has been altogether rebuilt as to key mechanism. Evidently was originally very like [DCM 653], with rods on both outer and inner side of body. D# low, thumb key, and two trill-key holes ... More
DCM 1237: Theobald Boehm Flute in B-flat
DCM ledger quotes Boehm's record book: "Aug. 20 1848. Eine B Flöte von Argentan mit Dekelklappen und silber Mundloch £14. Den 20th August abgesendet an M. Richard Carte, 38 Southampton Street, Strand, London. B... More
DCM 0771: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Both sockets have a decorative wide sheet metal ferrule, plus a secondary beaded ferrule which is applied with a threaded screw adjustment (tightening) mechansim to compensate for wood shrinkage. Instrument typ... More
DCM 0653: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM identifies the crown mark and no. 28 as "K. Hofmusik / Number." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Nickel silver, ivory tube for embouchure, wood crutch.; 62.6 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, open G#.... More
DCM 0177: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
See DCM 771 and 875 regarding adjusting screws. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Grenadilla, silver keys and ferrules.; 65.4 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, open G#. Mark Maximum: TB (monogram) Mark Add... More
Photo of Transverse Flute, 19th century - Public domain dedication
Theobald Boehm, German (1794–1881) Munich, Germany Public domain photograph of metal museum object , free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
DCM 0099: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM ledger: "Metal flute made by Boehm himself, No. 19, about 1850. Early type of cylinder bore.... Formerly belonged to Edward Martin Heindl, who 'gave' it to Geo. W. Haynes, about 1888, and later took it back... More
Antoine Sacchetti and Theobald Boehm, 1794-1881
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Theobald Boehm, 1794-1881, Dayton C. Miller Collection
Inscription: Verso: u. r.: (in pencil) 059; center: (in pencil) 11264 / This portrait of Theobald Boehm, inventor / of the Boehm Flute, was presented to / Dayton C. Miller, by Miss Anna Boehm of Munich, / grand... More
Antoine Sacchetti and Theobald Boehm, 1794-1881
Inscription: Verso: u. r.: (in pencil) 432a; u. c.: (in pencil) Boehm and Sacchetti Provenance: Source not known. Condition: Some surface scratches upper right, lower left, and lower right corners. Some surface... More
DCM 1398: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
According to Boehm's record book, this is flute no. 38, for Jonathan Gray. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Silver, gold embouchure plate and chimney, wood crutch.; 62.6 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm system, ... More
DCM 1056: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Original embouchure hole and lower lip recessed area filled with stick shellac, and new and smaller embouchure drilled on other side. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys and ferrules.; 67.4 ... More
DCM 0875: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM ledger: "Ferrules on two sockets with tightening screws.... Cap for head joint." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, ferrules, wood crutch (may belong to another flute).; 65.8 cm... More
DCM 0974: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Embouchure hole large, rectangular, with recessed area for lower lip. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, finger rings, ferrules. Boxwood crutch.; 65.1 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm 18... More
DCM 0875: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
DCM ledger: "Ferrules on two sockets with tightening screws.... Cap for head joint." Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, ferrules, wood crutch (may belong to another flute).; 65.8 cm... More
DCM 1056: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Original embouchure hole and lower lip recessed area filled with stick shellac, and new and smaller embouchure drilled on other side. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, silver keys and ferrules.; 67.4 ... More
DCM 0974: Theobald Boehm Flute in C
Embouchure hole large, rectangular, with recessed area for lower lip. Instrument type: Flute in C Medium: Cocus, nickel silver keys, finger rings, ferrules. Boxwood crutch.; 65.1 cm. Key Holes System: Boehm 18... More
Theobald Böhm - A black and white photo of a man holding a flute
Theobald Böhm (1794-1881)
Grab Theobald Böhm
Deutsch: Das Grab des deutschen Flötisten Theobald Böhm und seiner Ehefrau Anna geborene Rohrleitner auf dem Alten Südlichen Friedhof in München.