Flute in D, dark brown wood, silver mounts, cork-lapped tenons in metal-lined sockets. Seven silver keys, flat, square, mounted in turned blocks. In three sections only: right hand joint and foot are integral. Movable cork stopper on ivory bush. Two alternative head joints, marked 1 and 2. In fitted leather case, with wooden grease-box. Stamped: Monzani & Co. 24 Dover Street, London (Crown mark and number 1368). Also marked: Patent and 1816 (hallmark).
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