Cocuswood Boehm system flute with German silver keywork, sig...

Hammer

£280

Cocuswood Boehm system flute with German silver keywork, signed '(crown), RUDALL, CARTE & CO, 23 BERNERS STREET, OXFORD STREET, LONDON, 1827', made in 1889 (finished 21 February) by Barker and sold on 28 March 1889 to Piddock, Manchester for £28.7.0, length 65.5cm, in original leather covered case containing cleaning rod and greasebox, metal lined to take metal headjoint tenon, the direct metal-to-metal fitting called a Piddock fitting

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There is a crack right through the back of the head joint, another 2" crack to the righthand side of the stamp on the middle joint, see all images for guidance, personal viewing advised.