Wooden 12-Key Piccolo circa 1900

Description

Wooden 12-Key Piccolo, Built Circa 1900
Please read the entire description, and the AUCTION TERMS below, BEFORE bidding!
Greetings! I offer this unsigned piccolo, built sometime around 1900 as far as I can determine. It is unsigned. Made of Grenadilla wood with metal-lined headjoint and socket. Reverse-conical bore. 12 German-silver keys, German-silver trim.
The
instrument plays either in low-pitch D-flat or high pitch C, I'm not sure which as they are so close. The pitch is not marked. It has a sounding length from the center of the embouchure to the end of the foot of 243mm/9-9/16"
. Overall length including head cap pin is 305mm/12".
CONDITION:
Cosmetically good
overall, nominally playable, but it really should have an expert restoration to be completely historically correct and fully functional. There are no visible cracks in the instrument. All the keys work although they could use some oiling.The pads seem to be OK, as I can coax a full two octaves out of the horn although I'm certainly not a piccolo player. The instrument is s
old AS-IS with no warranties. See pictures. WYSIWYG.
PLAYING QUALITIES:
It is basically p
layable, and I can produce the entire compass for two full octaves, but should be gone over by an expert restorer. HOWEVER, it is sold as a collectible or for restoration only.
NOTE that I make no representations made about its suitability for your intended use.
ACCESSORIES:
NONE: No case.
See pictures; WYSIWYG.
SHIPPING:
Insured shipping via USPS will be . Located in
Syracuse NY. BUYER IS WELCOME TO PICK UP THE ITEM AND PAY UPON PICKUP.
NOTE:
I will sell only to the final recipient/end user.
I WILL NOT
sell to 3rd-Party buyers/reshippers such as SEKAIMON or US-BUYER.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
3rd Party buyers/reshippers will have their bids cancelled and their user IDs blocked.
THE STRAIGHT DOPE:
Although it could probably use some work to be completely playable, this vintage piccolo is in good shape and would be a nice addition to your collection
. All sales FINAL unless I determine that I significantly misrepresented it. I'll be happy to answer any questions about the instrument itself. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
TERMS:
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SIMPLE RULES
for this auction.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE BIDDING:
1)
Your bid on this item indicates that you have read the description, and agree to the terms below.
NO OFF-EBAY SALES. If you want this item, bid per eBay's rules.
2)
DO NOT PAY until you have received an INVOICE FROM ME, via eBay's checkout system.
3)
PAYMENT BY EBAY'S PAYMENT SYSTEM ONLY, within 3 days of invoice, OR ON PICKUP BY PRE-ARRANGEMENT.
NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED.
4) No reserve, so bid to own it.
5) SOLD STRICTLY AS IS. It's a used item, not a new item. I have striven to represent it accurately. No refunds unless I determine it to be SIGNIFICANTLY MISREPRESENTED.
6)
SHIPPING:
INSURED SHIPPING IN THE CONUS, VIA USPS, WILL BE . I will sell this item internationally via eBay's Global Shipping Program.
BUYER IS WELCOME TO PICK UP THE ITEM AND PAY UPON PICKUP.
7) SALES TAX: Buyer pays sales tax per eBay's policies.
8) FEEDBACK will be left for all transactions. If you are not satisfied with the item, PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK, and I will do my utmost to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. If you are satisfied with the item and transaction, please leave Positive feedback with all 5-star ratings.
9) I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL bids from suspicious or demonstrated non-paying bidders.
10) I reserve the right to end this listing early in the event the item is sold locally.
I do my utmost to honestly and accurately describe and picture my items. The pics tell the story. Message me with questions prior to auction close, I'll gladly answer. If you want to phone, message me for my number. All you nice honest folks out there, thanks for looking! Happy Bidding and Good Luck!
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