Rare 19th century Rudall and Rose designed 8 keyed cocus wood flute

[MikeGsaxman]

Thanks for this lovely playing. I am lucky enough to have 2 Rudall & Rose flutes, vintage 1833 and 1840. The earlier flute has small tone holes and an ivory-bossed mouthhole, it has a exquisite almost reedy tone. The later flute has large tone-holes and a big sound to match. These are the Rolls-Royces of the 8-keyed flute. I just wish that I could do them full justice...

[Lisnageeragh]

This flute has a fine tone ...allowing for your own expertise....!