Description:
English Boxwood Double Flageolet, Bainbridge and Wood, London, c. 1804, stamped on the upper barrel BAINBRIDGE, TEACHER, & INVENTOR, HOLBORN, HILL, LONDON, PATENT and on the windway BAINBRIDGE & WOOD, 35, HOLBORN, HILL, LONDON, PATENT, the two upper silver keys, the five lower silver keys with square covers, the ivory fittings, length 15 1/2 in. (including beak).
Estimate $500-700
Split in ivory beak, good patina on wood and ivory parts.
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