Flute. Eight keys. Ebony body. Ivory ferrules and endcap with screw fitting. Silver plated keys, block mounted, with square flat flaps and leather pads. One key missing. Three joints. Head joint and body joint are stamped: MONZANI & Co.; Foot joint is stamped: MONZANI/PATENT; Crown emblem is stamped on each joint and on every key flap.
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