Rudall & Rose 3614 in Thomaston Place Galleries auction in Thomaston, Maine on 10th November, 2019. Nice condition, silver end cap inscribed W. Cook, original thread on tenons, fitted case don’t think it’s original, no visible cracks in photos:
https://live.thomastonauction.com/lots/view/1-2BFFC5/mid-19th-c-english-flute-in-case?utm_source=barnebys&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=barnebys&utm_content=2019-11-11
Blown past the estimates quickly.
Liveauctioneers.com has already recorded at least 2 bids up to USD $1,500. Plus premium, of course, which is not insignificant.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/76811657_mid-19th-c-english-flute-in-case
$3900 with buyer’s premium added in.
Not bad.
Finally, prices where they should be for flutes of this caliber!