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Thanks for your input - the wood is black. I think you're right about the sound quality. I know that the type of metal can make a difference in saxophones, so why not the type of material in flutes? I never really thought of the difference in sound based on the age of the instrument. Of course that ...

I currently have a unique opportunity to purchase an eight key simple system flute that appears to have been made in the late 19th century. The unique situation is that I get to do the leg-work to determine the fair-market value. Lately, I've been watching e-bay for similar flutes and tracking their...