Offered is an E. Rittershausen flute, Cirac 1890-1910. It isthree part construction: 14.5” L, 5.12” L, and 8.87” L and body tests 800 or925 sterling silver. Rittershauen was considered a master instrument maker whotrained under Theobald Boehm of Munich, considered the greatest innovator influte design. Flute is marked: E. Rittershausen / Berlin / Carl Fischer /New-York with serial #5960. Original case is marked: E. Rittershausen Berlin SW / Sole Agent for U.S.T. &Canada... / Carl Fischer New-York. Assembled length is 26.38”. There are no dings, bends or creases but very dirty and in need of a proper polishing. I did cleansimple spots to properly read data. This is a fresh estate item and not myfield of expertise, so feel free to ask any questions, I did notice there is noend cap on the extreme end and I don’t know if there should be one! Also pads are intact but I’m not qualified torate as to condition. -------Please read the followingbefore bidding-------1, SHIPPING IS AGUESS, SO PLEASE DON’T PAY UNTIL I SEND THE INVOICE!!!!! We only chargeshipping and insurance charges as outlined by the perspective carriers, NOadditional charges are added. Insurance is required and will be included inthe final invoice at actual cost. Because of eBay’s recent changes, it is NOTPOSSIBLE to put firm insurance fees until after the auction. The ultimateinsurance cost will depend on the hammer price so disregard any automated invoicesthat arrive at sales end. PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR INVOICE WHICH WILL BE SENT AFTERHAMMER PRICE AND SHIPPING LOCATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED.1A, Any technicalquestions relative to items being sold, I can be reached atsixzerothree, fourninesix, threetwoonefour.2, All payments must be received within 3 days of auctionclose. Any form of legal tender is accepted as payment along with credit cardpayments via PayPal.3, We will generally ship (into the shipping system) within1-2 days of payment receipt via PayPal along with a confirmed address.Non-guaranteed funds could take longer. Plus, if we have materially erred inthe description we will be happy to discuss a return or partial refund (within48 hours of item receipt), otherwise all sales are final.4, We welcome any and all international bidders, but pleasetake note: we do not falsify customs declarations or invoices under anycircumstances.5, Thanks to all of our buyers and bidders (previous andfuture), you are our lifeline to a successful business and that isappreciated!!!!6, Returns, with necessaryinsurance, will be the responsibility of the buyer. 7, If damage occurs during shipping I will need photos ofthe box it was shipped in and photos of the items damage so that claims can bestarted and processed. –thank you.