Thibouville Freres (Paris, late 19th - early 20th century) Conical Boehm system wooden flute 440hz, made of Caucasus wood One of the leading flutes from Paris. This instrument allows you to enjoy the flavor of a conical bore, with a rich and full sound, yet emphasizing overtones, giving it a distinctly French character. Caucasus wood is an extremely fine-grained wood that has a character between the lightness of rosewood and the hardness of ebony. Its attractive tone was supported by many musicians at the time. On the other hand, due to high demand, it was consumed and is now a rare material that is no longer available on the market. If you play it, you will easily understand why this wood was so favored. Original case included, but the hinges are missing and it has been repaired with tape. Thank you for viewing. Please purchase only if you accept no claims and no returns.