4th Oct, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools

 
Lot 23
 

23

Flute made from black wood with ivory joint rings and crown, three joints and the head stamped...

Flute made from black wood with ivory joint rings and crown, three joints and the head stamped 'Otten London', head joint has metal sleeved tuning barrel, six finger holes and eight keys, in period fitted case

Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

Some keys are sluggish and tuning barrel has crack to wood. Total length is 678mm excluding crown finial. Blow hole to flute end is 597mm.

 


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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 4th Oct, 2019

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