Hi
did anyone bid on the two flutes at Bonham’s auction?
The Nicholson Improved went for £480 (with case, including auctioneers premium)
Stamped #1857 Clementi & Co London C.Nicholson’s Improved and stamped around the embouchure C-Nicholsons Improved and further stamped Clementi & Co on all parts Length from embouchure to foot base 598mm (23 9/16in)
Wylde from Rudall & Rose went for £1,056 (with two other instruments, including auctioneers premium)
25 Villiers st Strand London, and stamped again Wylde London on barrell and foot Length from embouchure to foot base 588mm (20 9/16in) the head possibly later, stamped G.S, with split through back of head,
with A Boxwood and Ivory Flute by George Woods London circa 1830 Stamped Geo e Woods New Compton St 50 Soho London and stamped Geo Woods on all parts Length from embouchure to foot base 522mm with 2 square head keys, 2 brassed keys missing, with Ivory bands
with, A Boxwood and Ivory Clarinet by Metzler London circa 1810 Stamped Metzler London, 105 Wardour Street with bell missing.
