＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞Due to the ivory, this flute is available to US customers only.＜/span＞＜br＞＜br＞＜span＞This is a handsome boxwood and ivory 4-key flute from W.H. Hayden of London, a music seller and publisher active during the 19th century. The instrument exemplifies the craftsmanship characteristic of London flute makers from this period, with expertly executed construction throughout.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞The flute features small tone holes and responds beautifully in the hands. The boxwood body is notably light, contributing to a responsive and lively playing feel. The ivory ferrules and fittings add visual appeal and are typical of quality flutes from this era. The instrument has a pinned crack on the underside of the headjoint and a sealed hairline crack in the barrel which has been reinforced with a carbon fiber band under the ivory ring.＜/span＞＜/p＞＜p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"＞＜span＞This is a fine example of mid-19th century London flute making, suitable for players interested in exploring the repertoire and sound characteristics of antique instruments from this tradition.＜/span＞＜br＞＜br＞＜span＞Plays nicely at A440 with the headjoint pushed in all the way. Sounding length: 533mm＜/span＞＜/p＞