Thibouville Aîné Transverse Flute, Paris, 19th century - Lot 108

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Thibouville Aîné Transverse Flute, Paris, 19th century - Lot 108
Thibouville Aîné Transverse Flute, Paris, 19th century A French transverse flute made of dark wood, likely ebony or rosewood, consisting of several sections joined by light-colored rings and equipped with a simple metal key mechanism. The instrument bears the stamp “T M Main Thibouville Aîné à Paris, Breveté S.G.D.G.” Its conical bore design is characteristic of French models predating the widespread adoption of the Boehm system. An old crack is visible on one of the sections of the body. Details: Period: second half of the 19th century, Origin: France, Maker: Thibouville Aîné, Paris, Material: dark wood, likely ebony or rosewood, Fittings: metal and light-colored rings, System: transverse flute with single keys and conical bore, Length: 61.5 cm, Markings: “T M Main Thibouville Aîné in Paris, Patented S.G.D.G.”, Condition: signs of use, original patina, visible crack on one section of the body, sold as-is.Details: Period: second half of the 19th century, Origin: France, Maker: Thibouville Aîné, Paris, Material: dark wood, likely ebony or rosewood, Fittings: metal and light-colored rings, System: transverse flute with single keys and conical bore, Length: 61.5 cm, Markings: “T M Main Thibouville Aîné in Paris, Patented S.G.D.G.”, Condition: signs of use, original patina, visible crack on one section of the body, sold as is.
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