1-key flute by John Preston, London c.1800 (for sale)

[@charlotteshepherd4908]

Thanks Michael. lovely instrument, and very informative.💋

[@MichaelLynnFlute]

Thanks Charlotte!

[@toddsterben6647]

O Nannie, wilt thou gang wi' me,
Nor sigh to leave the flaunting town?
Can silent glens have charms for thee,
The lowly cot, the russet gown?
No longer dress'd in silken sheen,
No longer deck'd wi' jewels rare,
Say can'st thou quit each courtly scene,
Where thou wert fairest of the fair?

[@MichaelLynnFlute]

Thanks Todd!!!

[@klezmerflute]

The patina is gorgeous and I presume feels devine as well. Such a warm sound you are getting from it.

[@MichaelLynnFlute]

Thanks Adrianne - yes, I love wood like this. They had great boxwood in those days!