Description:
French Flute, Tulou, 19th Century, with gold keys, the five sections each branded TULOU PARIS below the bird emblem, with two different fourth sections, the two middle and one of the fourth sections are a consistent darker shade of wood than the first section as well the alternate fourth section, lengths 24 1/4 and 26 1/4 in.
Estimate $600-800
French eagle head hallmark on key, 18K gold, loose fitting foot joints (both)
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Keywords
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