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