Olwell shop selling a Boosey on eBay.

Here is Patricks text:

     Up for auction is a 19th century piccolo flute in D with 6 keys of the type used in Irish music and sometimes called "simple system".  This flute was made by Boosey in London
at the end of the 19th century,  and is made of ebonite, rather than wood,  with keys of nickel silver. Most people might prefer a wood piccolo,  but this has the advantage of being indestructible. The letters LP are stamped on the body,  indicating this was made at low pitch rather than the high pitch (around A=452)  often used in Britian at the time.  Although low pitch is supposed to be 435,  if find it easy to play this at modern pitch of 440 with the headjoint tuning slide opened about 1/4 inch,  or 6 mm.  The sounding length is 262 mm and the total length without the endcap is 301 mm. As I am a maker of wooden flutes,  I am quite impressed with the skill or craft with which this is made,  especially as all the parts are so small.  The keys work perfectly,  and the springs are well tensioned.  Each spring tip bears down on a round bit of metal on the body of the flute,  a detail not always employed in cheaper instuments. The embouchure is well cut,  and has not been altered.  The tuning slide moves smoothly and the headcork is adjustable at the end-cap,  and the pads are in fine condition. The original leather case is included. At one point early on, before I made flutes that were loud enough,  I played quite a bit of piccolo,  but now am not playing this,  so I send it on to help fund our ongoing building project. Please feel free to email or call the shop (434-277-9215) if you have any questions,  and good luck!   

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