Carl Kruspe Leipzig Reform piccolo Schwedler 1850-1900

Vintage Carl Kruspe conical C- piccolo flute in good condition. Carl Kruspe made flutes with the reform- schwedler system, a mechanical system wich he developed for the conical flute at the end of the 1800s together with Maximilian Schwedler. This piccolo flute is conical, wood is in good condition without any cracks. Keyworks is very good, and it is completely restored with new pads. The lip plate on the mouthpiece seems to be in very good condition without dents. Comes with original box, but unfortunately without key to lock it.