I’m offering for adoption a Civil War era (mid-late 1800’s) single key flute in cocus with nickel-silver mounts, missing the ring on the foot. I’ld like $150 for her.
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I believe this flute was made by George Cloos, but I can’t quite discern the stamp (just one of the < that goes on each side of his GC seal). It has a sweet tone and is rather narrow bored. The embouchure and toneholes are in very good condition for a flute this age, with rather sharp edges (hasn’t seen much use). But is tuned to Continental High Pitch of that era (A = 452 Hz), I find this odd for an American made flute. I repaired a small crack in the foot (between the top post and tonehole, see picture) and a crack in the top tennon. The flute is structurally sound and ready to be played.
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Thanks for checking out my offering.
All the Best!
Jordan