Instrument: 8-key in cocus wood? With Silver keys and trim, made in 1833, original case with all the associated items - cork grease container, oiler, screwdriver, and swab
Maker: Sax, Joseph - Brussels, Belgium
Pitch: A=435
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Restorer: Mark Leone and Jon Cornia
Notes: This is a spectacular flute by the father of Adolf Sax, Joseph Sax. He made many very fancy flutes and this is an excellent example. The key mechanism on the flute is unusual and beautifully executed.
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