Expert: Kenton Scott - 6/5/2006

Question
Hello
I have recently acquired a beautiful piccolo in its original wooden box
it is in three sections and the wood is of the appearance of grained mahogany  - as you might have guessed I do not know anything about this instrument  - the words haynes  z1? kalo**n
appear on the centre section there is silver banding aaround each section  and there are numerous keys ? a small double round one on the base  followed by a large one on the side followed very closely by a small one going 1/2 way  around the section another longer key  on the side and a smaller one next to that- sorry but this is this only way i can describe it - could you please assist me on perhaps maker -date and the wood it could possibly made from - thank you very much for your time - sharon

Answer
Hi Sharon,

I don't know that much about woodwinds, but I do know that Haynes is a long time maker of the finest flutes and Pics.  John C. started working for Oliver Ditson, until Ditson's death and began his own company in about 1888.  He was joined by brothers and relatives in making highly respected instruments.  

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