This is a case for a pair of beautiful Naust flutes, one in boxwood the other in ebony. Note the very ornate matching 'vase' shaped head- and foot-joints - very characteristic of this type of flute.

These flutes are in the earlier French 'Hotteterre' style and made in three joints instead of four which was the norm for most Baroque instruments. Thus these cases need to be longer than usual.

This case is fitted with brass hinges and inset brass side hooks. This variation on the traditional fixing reduces the risk of the cases coming undone in transit.

It is lined with claret velvet and includes space for a small silver grease pot.

I intend soon to do a standard, inexpensive 4-slot case to take any model of Baroque or early classical flute. This will be in walnut with a simple line around the lid and will accommodate a 4-joint flute with heart and foot-joints combined and one extra centre. Please email me if you would be interested in this and I will let you know when these will be available.