This flute was made by William Hall & Son in New York, New York around 1848 to 1857. It is an 8-keyed flute made of rosewood with German silver ferrules and keys, and has an ivory head joint. This flute is stamped:
WILLIAM HALL & SON
239 BROADWAY
N-YORK
GERMAN SILVER
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