KAWAI Musical Instruments - Nickel Silver Piccolo

This is a piccolo made by KAWAI Musical Instruments, nearly 40 years old.
It is made entirely of German silver, which I believe makes it quite rare.

As it has been many years and I have not been playing it, please consider that the buyer will need to replace the pads and perform adjustments.

There are no scratches or damage to the body or key mechanism, and I believe it is in very good condition for its age.

I have tried to avoid polishing with a silver cloth as much as possible, so there is some discoloration near the key mechanism. However, I do not believe it is deep-seated discoloration that cannot be removed by an overhaul.

*This is a personal opinion, but I felt that this instrument, while capable of producing a loud sound, made it difficult to achieve deeply expressive playing. The airflow feels deep and the impression is narrow and sharp.
I think it would be suitable for marching bands or wind ensembles.