{"product_id":"ami082-6-square-key-flute","title":"Antique Ebony \u0026 Ivory 6-Key, D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Due to the ivory fittings, this flute is only available for sale in the US.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn early nineteenth century six-key flute with square keys and ivory mounts, reportedly dating from around 1810. Sounding length is 593mm. There is no maker's mark anywhere on the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ebony body carries ivory rings at each joint and ivory caps at head and foot. The keys are the flat, square-shanked pattern used before saddle and post mounting became standard, seated directly in raised wooden blocks, and the tuning slide runs in a wooden sleeve. The crown and stopper assembly are in good order, and the cork carries a silver facing, which is a nicer touch than the period strictly called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered as a restoration project. The head joint has a hairline crack and does not currently seal, the barrel and its ivory ring are cracked, and the pads throughout want replacing. The bones are good: the right hand section and foot joint are structurally sound with no cracks at all, and the short F key on the right hand section still seals tight. Priced as is so that the work can be contracted out by whoever takes it on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840095970,"sku":"cWJfm40N-ELZEb60c","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A9567.jpg?v=1787345119","url":"https:\/\/www.irishflutestore.com\/products\/ami082-6-square-key-flute","provider":"Irish Flute Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}