Unusual flutes for sale
A platinum flute formerly owned by Geoffrey Gilbert and played by him in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Thomas Beecham in the 50s and 60s. It was the first platinum flute in the UK. There is a London Daily Mirror newspaper cutting from 1953: A Toot on His £1000 Flute! Platinum body with Louis Lot silver keywork to low B with a special Gilbert key for low B. Open hole and offset G. Built to Cooper's Scale by Morley of London. It was converted to closed G# on GG's advice and was repadded by Sebastian Bell in the early 1990's. It has a 14K gold head by the Flutemakers Guild, with a new Lafin liplate and riser. In first rate playing order. Can be tested at Top Wind, London
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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. .......................................
Rudall Carte & Co Ltd. Crown. 23 Berners ST, Oxford St London. No 6284. Wooden flute in case. Lined head. Nickel silver unplated keys. In fine condition untouched or modified. Plays extremely well. In original case
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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 center 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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The flutes can be viewed by appointment.
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