flute

Head joint of flute. The head joint stamped 'MONZANI & Co', the stamp surmounted by the device of a crown. Silver keys with round flaps, each shank stamped with the device of a crown. The c'-sharp and c' keys open standing, the other four closed; all in integral wooden mounts. Four silver ferrules are embossed with a pattern of roses, rosebuds and leaves; there is one narrower plain ferrule below the headjoint. Without hallmarks.

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