The “first” instrument is crafted in ebony with five silver keys and beautifully turned ivory rings. Its construction shows similarities to instruments made by Heinrich GRENSER (1764-1813). The undercutting of the tone-holes shows the same influences. The head joint doesn’t have a stamp. The tuning slide is functional and the flute plays at approximately a=435 Hz. There’s a 70 mm crack running from the top down the back side of the head joint. Additionally, there’s a hairline crack in the right hand joint.

The “second” flute parts are also made of ebony with ivory rings, plus a small horn ring. The head joint and middle joint came together and possibly belong together. The middle joint is similar to the other middle joint and signed with H. SKOUSBOE and I. There was possibly a set of more middle joints. The head joint looks original, yet it is  not stamped. The tuning slide works. There is a crack in the barrel and a crack along the front side of the head joint.

We are selling these two flutes together because the head joint of the ‘second’ flute is maybe original and the embouchure looks quite good. It would be possible to make one H. Skousboe flute with these two flutes – a challenging, yet highly rewarding and interesting restoration project!

Important note

This instrument contains ivory. A certificate for the legal sale of this instrument within the European Union is supplied when purchased.

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