Today we have a ringed maillechort flute, datable, due to its small holes, to the second half of the 19th century. The flute bears no trace of the maker's name, which, as is often the case, leaves room for several hypotheses. The first is that the flute was commissioned by a dealer who wanted to stamp later his mark on it. The second hypothesis is that the writing, which is sometimes very faint on both wooden and metal flutes, was erased by excessive cleaning. The third hypothesis is that the instrument was marketed at a lower price to reach less rich consumers, which was likely the case in the late 19th century when the market demanded large quantities of instruments. This flute, however, bears a C310 inscription, both on the headjoint and the body. The flute is in good condition and the mechanic is working. The flute is very light as it weighs 362g. It is tuned to A435. The instrument needs to be serviced.