Transverse flute. Ebony. Eight block mounted silver keys with square leather covered flaps. Also extra B-flat lever. Three ferrules and cap, all in ivory. Head joint and foot joint are stamped: MONZANI & Co.; Body joint stamped: MONZANI & Co./24 DOVER ST/LONDON/847; Crown emblem is stamped above each inscription and on every key flap
421.121.12 Open side-blown flutes with fingerholes
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