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If anyone happens to want mine, it's in storage but can be retrieved if someone wants to buy it. See above for details.

And how can I determine what this is made of? I hope it's solid silver obviously.

Would I be wrong to consider scrapping it for the precious metals?

I have a 1973 Wilkins Model. No idea what kind of foot it has. Has "Artley" stamped on the headpiece and the foot, Artley The Wilkins Model on the body. Keys on the body are mostly open holed. Keys on the foot are all closed. It plays decently, but I have an antique wooden flute that I vastly prefer...

Ok. Thanks for the warning. The more i handle this flute the less likely I am to keep it. Its poorly suited for Irish folk music so I think i will attempt to sell or trade it out. Any guidance on what its worth, where to sell it, etc?

I just picked up an Artley 'The Wilkins Model' flute at a second-hand store. I usually try to find wooden flutes, but it was a pretty instrument with a nice tone so I bought it. After some cursory research it looks like Wilkins model Artleys are high-end. All 3 pieces are marked 'Artley' in horizont...