Unusual flutes for sale
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Fujara. Rare wooden hand engraved c.5ft tall. Made in Czechoslovakia by an artisan of Moravia by order of the Communist Government in the 1970s. A rarity. In soft fishing rod style case. Also comes with 33rpmLP record of a performer with cover picture playing on this instrument. .......................................
Boosey and Hawkes wooden flute No 24514. Marked ‘Made by Boosey and Hawkes Ltd, LP D. ‘ In working order though needs some attention. Silver keywork, A wonderful flute especially with another headjoint, even a silver one, though the present thinned wooden head is good. Bb lever operates the thumb key. No case. ..........................................................................
Hawkes and Son. No 12877. Made in 1931. Body and foot in one piece. Silver plated. In perfect playing condition and excellent appearance in bowed double case (flute/piccolo) with handle.
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Very unusual high pitched ebonite Louis Lot, No 2303 (1883). The head has been altered and the place where the lip is placed has been shaved away a little. Ebonite is hardened rubber; many 19th and early 20th century flutes were made of this substance presumably for use in the tropics to prevent cracking. Only slightly shorter than a modern 440 scale. Length from centre of C hole (thumb) to end of flute 332mm. After restoration, would certainly be usable. Is this the only known Lot made of ebonite? No case.
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