Vintage 1964 Artley Elkhart Indiana Silver Plated Metal Flute SN 133177 26"

Description

This Listing is for a Vintage 1964 Artley , Elkhart Ind ,  Silver Plated ? Metal ( Possibly Brass ) Flute , baring Serial Number 133177 , 26+ inches in overall length with flute alone weighing 427 grams net weight and lined box weighing 921 grams including the needle look brass like rod sitting on side of the box, which I guess is for cleaning the flute. Box dimensions without handle are 16 inches by 4 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches.
The flute I figure is in excellent condition . The flute pads look ok but since I cannot play it , I cannot test it and so figure the pads of fifty some years old and might need to be replaced . there is also a small ding on body shown in two of the 57 images posted under description. The box exterior has wear at sewing points but is together and fine. The velvet interior has dark staining as shown which I figure is result of cleaning material left on flute and rubbed on velvet. I am not sure if this can be cleaned but everything can be cleaned.
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