Up for auction today is a pre-war CW Moritz Flute made in Berlin, Germany. The C.W. Moritz (Carl Wilhelm Moritz) workshop was established in Berlin in the mid-19th century. The Moritz family descended from the pioneer tuba maker Johann Gottfried Moritz. Around the turn of the 20th century, the Berlin workshop also produced high-quality wooden Boehm-system flutes. These antique transverse flutes feature traditional closed G# keys and are prized for a warm, dark, and highly resonant tone favored in German romantic orchestral repertoire. Condition: The flute shows clear signs of previous use. During inspection, while no cracks in the wood were observed, the instrument will need a full overhaul to be in pristine playing condition. Please note that this instrument has not been serviced or maintained recently and will be sold as-is, making it suitable for restoration or parts. Overall, this is flute would make a great addition for a professional and/or collector, so don't miss out! Included: A hard case is included, although it shows wear both inside and outside. Shipment: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped by Deutsche Post (DHL) with tracking. This item is being sold as-is as pictured, so please take a look at the photos carefully as they are part of the description. Check out my other auctions and feel free to add me to your saved sellers list so that you don’t miss out on any great instruments being made available! Thank you for looking and Happy Bidding!!!