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Fujara. Rare wooden hand engraved c.5ft tall. Made in Czechoslovakia by an artisan of Moravia by order of the Communist Government in the 1970s. A rarity. In soft fishing rod style case.  Also comes with 33rpmLP record of a performer with cover picture playing on this instrument.   
A central Slovakian folk shepherd’s fipple flute, every Fujara is considered an original work of art.
It is made by hand from elder, maple or locust tree wood and decorated with plants and flowers by deep cutting, carving and acid staining and finally finished with varnish. It also serves the shepherd as a walking stick and prop when upright. It is nowadays used in folk festivals in Slovak towns.
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Boosey and Hawkes wooden flute No 24514. Marked ‘Made by Boosey and Hawkes Ltd,  LP  D. ‘   In working order though needs some attention. Silver keywork, A wonderful flute especially with another headjoint, even a silver one, though the present thinned wooden head is good. Bb lever operates the thumb key. No case.                  ..........................................................................
Hawkes and Son. No 12877. Made in 1931. Body and foot in one piece. Silver plated. In perfect playing condition and excellent appearance in bowed double case (flute/piccolo) with handle.  
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Very unusual high pitched ebonite Louis Lot, No 2303 (1883). The head has been altered and the place where the lip is placed has been shaved away a little.  Ebonite is hardened rubber; many 19th and early 20th century flutes were made of this substance presumably for use in the tropics to prevent cracking.  Only slightly shorter than a modern 440 scale. Length from centre of C hole (thumb) to end of flute 332mm. After restoration, would certainly be usable. Is this the only known Lot made of ebonite? No case.
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