This might interest somebody only 20 odd hours to go.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rudall-and-rose-style-wooden-flute-8-keys_W0QQitemZ330034186744QQihZ014QQcategoryZ10183QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
and a fixer upper for those diy fans It says Improved Patent on it I think.
Hey, thanks, trees! The video alone is worth the look. Nice! AND nice flute! Do you think I can get the player to come along with it and hide behind a big cutout of me when I go out with the thing?
Wish I had some money … 
The question is why do I trawl e.bay for flutes even though I’m not in the market for any more flutes, it’s just masochism it must be. An Ennis man anyhow, no shortage of fine players around there.
“The question is why do I trawl e.bay for flutes even though I’m not in the market for any more flutes”
treeshark, when you find the answer let me know 
What is this flute? Who is the maker? Looks like a Rudall-type, yes?
But is it one?
flute looks nice - bidding has ended and reserve unmet.
He wanted 1500 euros I think, not unreasonable for a good 8 key.
The other one might be good too I notice a few collectors are showing interest.
Hiya Trees,
What a great way to market a flute sale, that was impressive! and besides, it shows it’s legit (right?)
I don’t want another one either, anymore. “There’s nothing wrong with the one you’ve got” 
Hi Lesl
Yes that’s it, being ‘post aquisitional’ is a sign of maturity in a flute player, or maybe in my case senility, it’s hard to tell which.
We won’t mention the Aebi B flat on order, or the Rudall being restored, they hardly count…
Couple of good looking ‘improved’ style flutes, a Goulding, an Olwell bamboo, an Olwell restoration, - good pickins on Ebay this month!
And if I ever get my hands on one of those McChud Empire Eb’s, I’d love to see if it could be made playable.
Somebody stop me… (reaching for credit card).
Goulding’s gone, soon to be a Canadian citizen.
Does anyone know the name of the last tune that guy was playing? I want to learn it! j.