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A GOOD FIVE-KEYED FLUTE FROM THE WORKSHOP OF JOSEPH BAUMANN  (Paris,  active c. 1790 - c. 1830).

 

Solid silver keywork, ebony  body, five silver keys, tuning barrel.

Embouchure measures 9/4 X 10.7 mm. Plays well at 435 pitch.

Faintly stamped (lyre) / BAUMANN  / A PARIS / (star).

Keys stamped with French hallmark plus maker's mark.

Green leather bag, appears to be the original.

Circa 1820, perhaps a bit earlier.

A similar instrument is in the collection of Michael Lynn.

Elegant instrument from the restoration period, fine original condition.

Joseph Baumann French 5-key Flute

$6,850.00Price
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