Walking-Stick Flageolet in A
Franz Schölnast (Schöllnast) Slovakia
Not on view
Walking-stick instruments of all varieties were popular in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Novelty walking sticks, which might include umbrellas, flasks, guns, musical instruments, or other items were fashionable accessories for gentlemen of all ages. Flutes and violins were the most popular instrument walking sticks.
Technical description: Three stained box-wood sections and cap with one horn ring, one silver ring, six front holes, one thumb hole, six silver keys with pewter plugs, three vent holes, horn thumb bushing and tip.
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