Original Traverso by J. Miller (ca. 1800) — EUR 1700

Posted (not *owned*) by Vicente Parrilla
May 3, 2025
430 Hz, 440-42 Hz, Baroque, From € 1501 - € 2000, Historical, Traverso

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Original Traverso by J. Miller (ca. 1800)

  • Model: Miller
  • Pitch: A = 430-440 Hz
  • Wood: boxwood
  • Built in: ca. 1800
  • Ships from: France
  • Price: 1700 €
  • Current state: Rare and beautiful flute, restored, in superb condition, signed J.MILLER / LONDON, probably made around 1800–1815. Boxwood, 4 silver keys, iv… ry rings and screws. Pitch 430-440. Instrument made of very fine boxwood, without any cracks. A very nice detail: the thin iv… ry ring on the tuning slide, for aesthetic purposes when the slide is pulled. The small keys close very well. Renewed cork. Beautiful, round and delicate sound.

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