Hi,
I restore antique flutes, from late 18th century, through to lat 19th century, I am currently working on a French flute made by Denis Buffet. The silver keys are hallmarked, but I haven't found what I think is the Guarantee Mark on the side of the key. I am thinking the flute was made around 1790-1810.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Jon
French Hallmark on early Buffet flute
Re: French Hallmark on early Buffet flute
Hello
Is there any way you could sharpen the images? The top one especially looks very blurry on my monitor. I'd like to help, but need better visuals. Thanks.
Is there any way you could sharpen the images? The top one especially looks very blurry on my monitor. I'd like to help, but need better visuals. Thanks.
Re: French Hallmark on early Buffet flute
Hi
It is the small guarantee mark for the provinces, used 1809-1819, form is a fasces (rotate view 90 degrees counterclockwise).
Regards, Tom
It is the small guarantee mark for the provinces, used 1809-1819, form is a fasces (rotate view 90 degrees counterclockwise).
Regards, Tom
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Re: French Hallmark on early Buffet flute
Thanks Tom, that is helpful!
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Re: French Hallmark on early Buffet flute
Jay, I will try to get a better shot of that Hallmark and post it. There are 4 keys with that mark, so one might show up better...
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