An English one-keyed ivory flute made by Cahusac

Circa 1755-1816

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• Lot Symbols

  Ф	Item contains or is made of ivory
  	This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.
  Y	CITES
  	Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.

• Related Departments

  • Books & Manuscripts
  • Glass
  • Private & Iconic Collections and House Sales
  • British Ceramics
  • Modern British & Irish Art

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