I wonder if anyone recognizes this flute? It has no markings. Any information would be very much appreciated.
http://s828.photobucket.com/user/tvh2/library/Flute%202
Name this flute?
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Really hard to say from those pictures, but the foot joint levers tell me it's not an old flute. The headjoint looks a little sad. If there are no markings whatsoever, then it probably is not a flute of any important consequence.tvh13 wrote:I wonder if anyone recognizes this flute? It has no markings. Any information would be very much appreciated.
http://s828.photobucket.com/user/tvh2/library/Flute%202
It's hard to tell from the pictures, but it looks like possibly soldered tone holes? There's a copy of the triple back connector used on there.
The trill levers look elongated and perhaps someone tried to incorporate some old flute aspects to make it appear valuable. Is it silver or plated?
Joe B
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fluteguy18
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All very good questions Joe. It looks quite similar to a Louis Lot that a friend of mine has, but it also seems to lack some distinctive markings indicating that. Tarnish present could easily 3 years old or 90 years old. There's no way to tell. As Joe said it could be of little importance (because there were some stencils being made in the mid 1900's with soldered toneholes and pointed arms), or it could be a diamond in the rough. More information is certainly needed.
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It looks a bit like an Italian brand that I repaired once. Yes, soldered tone holes, none of which are level. A headjoint stop ring (as if any flute needed that), and the shape of the trills give it away. The one I repaired was about 40 years old. The headjoint did not blown particularly well, and the flute was less than favorable to play. The keys were soft, and difficult to work with, and seemed rather poorly constructed. This customer, after I spent the time repairing it, ended up taking $25 on trade to the purchase of a new flute. Thankfully, we took that instrument out of circulation for good.
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The flute is solid silver if this helps. Thanks all who have weighed in so far. The speculation I have heard so far runs the gamut.