{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Flutes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"anonymous-french-style-8-key-flute","title":"Anonymous French Style 8-Key Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood condition.  Restored with glued and pinned cracks (pictured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall holes with lovely tone.  This is a sharp pitched flute.  With the slide out about 1\/4\", it plays about 40 cents sharp.  Keys work great.  Previous owner had Patrick Olwell work on this flute though not retuned.  Intonation is overall good though the F# plays flat unless you vent the Eb \u0026amp; F nat key.  A nice option for the player looking to work more with keys and solo classical\/baroque repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13913640566836,"sku":"po-f-anon-fr-8k-rule","price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/products\/P1001460.jpg?v=1546728510"},{"product_id":"kalatot-cocus-8-key","title":"Kaloton Cocus 8-Key","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a late 19th-century rosewood 8-key flute stamped \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKaloton\u003c\/span\u003e with a Maltese cross (Now both faded). The Kaloton stamp is understood to be a dealer or trade name rather than an individual maker, and examples of this mark appear on other flutes from the same period, sometimes alongside known makers’ stamps. Instruments bearing this mark are generally believed to have been manufactured in Germany or Bohemia for export and later sold in Britain. The flute is representative of the type of keyed instruments widely used in military and folk band contexts during the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe original headjoint has been restored and is functional, though it does not produce a strong bottom D. When tested in the shop with a modern Irish flute headjoint, the instrument responds well and plays with excellent intonation at A440 Hz, making it a good option for a player who already owns a compatible modern headjoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe foot ring has split, as shown in the photos; this does not affect playability. All keys function very well with the exception of the low C and C♯ keys, which are not currently operational.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45579576836322,"sku":"po-f-kal-chleD0","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A0067.jpg?v=1718409900"},{"product_id":"19th-century-no-name-cocus-8-key","title":"19th Century \"No Name\" Cocus 8-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully restored and ready to play.  No discernible maker's mark.  Higher pitched flute.  Plays best at A=452hz.  Strong\/open tone.  Intonation is fair though A\/B require a bit of lipping down to keep in tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45755086110946,"sku":"2JDNJ1-chleD0","price":1799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A0302.jpg?v=1722386222"},{"product_id":"rohe-paris-boxwood-ivory-4-key-missing-1-ring","title":"Rohe Boxwood \u0026 Ivory 4-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eStamped Rohe, Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Missing a ring, with a headjoint that does not seal. The barrel had a previous crack, crudely repaired with a metal sleeve, and the barrel was sanded down to accommodate the sleeve. The instrument is not currently playable and requires rethreading of the tenons. The barrel section no longer functions as a tuning mechanism, as the headjoint has been glued to the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45947554005218,"sku":"3kzzYI-juan34","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A0708.jpg?v=1732582879"},{"product_id":"c-mahillon","title":"C. Mahillon \u0026 Co 8-Key Eb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage Eb flute (A=452Hz). Likely used as a band instrument, it shows considerable use but still plays powerfully and with surprising responsiveness. The six main body keys are functional, though the bottom two keys (similar to C\/C# keys on a D flute) require adjustments to work and seal properly. It comes with its original case, which is in poor condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC. Mahillon \u0026amp; Co., established in 1836 by Charles Mahillon in Brussels, is renowned for its high-quality brass and woodwind instruments. The company gained international acclaim in the 19th and early 20th centuries, supplying military bands and advancing the field of acoustical research. Their instruments remain highly regarded by collectors and musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46150470303970,"sku":"6dwDm-duhuws","price":799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A3431_31b47666-3489-49e0-8d63-49dde3626171.jpg?v=1734133146"},{"product_id":"flute-2","title":"German Grenadilla 13-Key","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eThis 13-key Meyer-style German flute, made in Germany around 1880, is pitched at low pitch (L.P. 436Hz) and features a conical bore. The flute has an oil finish and is crafted from grenadilla wood with German silver ferrules and a silver end cap. The headjoint is made of ivory with a German silver crown and ferrule. It is fitted with 13 German silver keys and steel springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"378\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA responsive flute with excellent intonation throughout. It plays well at A440 with the slide extended just a few millimeters and offers good resonance across the range. While the bottom D is slightly shaded—though not weak—it may not be the first choice for players focused solely on Irish traditional music. However, for those looking for a versatile flute suited to a variety of musical styles and a more uniform playing approach, this instrument performs very well indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"689\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eProfessionally restored in November 2008 by A\u0026amp;D Music, the overhaul included a full cleaning and oiling of the body, removal and buffing of all silver components, and replacement of all pads and corks. The original wooden case is included, lined with green felt, though it is in poor condition with no hinges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46365357179106,"sku":"1haa0V-robr23","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A3919_b22c4536-28f3-47b3-8696-87cb3155e1b9.jpg?v=1742263007"},{"product_id":"hawkes-and-sons-5-key-flute-in-eb","title":"Hawkes and Son Cocus 5-Key Eb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade in London around 1895, this 5-key Eb flute by Hawkes \u0026amp; Son is crafted from cocuswood. It has been restored with sealed hairline cracks typical of flutes from this period and now plays well. This is a high band-pitch Eb flute that, once warmed up, can play effectively in E at A440 with the tuning slide fully pushed in. Depending on slide position, it functions as either a sharp-pitch Eb or a “low pitch” E flute.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46593193607394,"sku":"28VdOW-jola01","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A5265.jpg?v=1749854292"},{"product_id":"a-12-key-wooden-flute-maker-unknown","title":"Nach Meyer Style LP 12-Key, D","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD AS-IS.  \u003c\/strong\u003eNeeds a repad as some leak.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e12-key wooden flute in Nach Meyer style. Maker unknown—original maker's mark is faint and difficult to read. Marked \"LP\" indicating Low Pitch construction. Plays just flat of A=440 with the head joint pushed in all the way. Comes with original case, though the case is in poor condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA vintage 12-key flute for collectors or players interested in period instruments.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46836835352802,"sku":"1yB7gJ-lama55","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A6615.jpg?v=1760559652"},{"product_id":"vintage-8-key-ebonite-flute","title":"Vintage 8 key Ebonite","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD AS-IS FOR RESTORATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eVintage ebonite 8-key flute in Nach Meyer style, marked \"LP\" (Long Low Pitch). Missing the low C and C# keys. This durable ebonite construction makes it an excellent candidate for restoration as a beginner instrument or \"kitchen flute.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires full restoration including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eComplete repadding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eKey adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eHead joint work (liner needs to be pulled and repositioned to properly align with embouchure hole)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe body appears fairly solid with no major cracking. The LP (Low Pitch) designation may make this flute well-suited for A=440 playing once restored. Being sold as-is in unplayable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855388791010,"sku":"3BIF3i-jake10","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A6617.jpg?v=1760559409"},{"product_id":"firth-hall-pond-8-key","title":"Firth Hall \u0026 Pond Cocus \u0026 Silver 8-Key, D","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis beautiful Firth, Hall \u0026amp; Pond 8-key flute in cocus wood and silver comes from the collection of the late Mickie Zeckley, who was known for his vast and varied flute collection. A fine example from this maker, it features fancy rings and gorgeous figured cocus. The flute plays nicely at A=440 with the slide extended just a few millimeters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe barrel section had three hairline cracks which have been sealed by luthier Matthew Slauson, who also resealed the barrel liner. We recommend the future owner maintain proper humidification at 50-60% humidity to ensure the flute does not dry out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirth, Hall \u0026amp; Pond was a prominent mid-19th century New York City music firm. The firm produced and retailed quality flutes that are well-regarded among collectors of American-made 19th-century woodwinds. Their flutes typically feature fine craftsmanship and materials comparable to the better English makers of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910997135586,"sku":"2JZfFL-elze95","price":3299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7445.jpg?v=1768600218"},{"product_id":"dalmaine-co-4-key","title":"D'Almaine Boxwood \u0026 Ivory 4-Key, D","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis D'Almaine \u0026amp; Co 4-key boxwood flute exemplifies the craftsmanship of a respected London maker from the mid-19th century. The instrument is in remarkably exceptional condition for its age, with the light, responsive feel characteristic of quality boxwood construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flute features a well-cut embouchure with a sweet, responsive tone that speaks readily across the range. Tuning is quite good overall, with minor adjustments easily managed through lipping: the F# responds well to a slight upward lip adjustment, while the A and B require only minimal downward lipping to bring into tune. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe instrument has been carefully maintained. The right-hand section shows a subtle hairline crack originating from the tenon that has been sealed, and there is a hairline crack on the socket ring of the right-hand section. These repairs are stable and do not affect playability. Overall, the flute remains in truly exceptional shape for an instrument of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD'Almaine \u0026amp; Co operated as a London woodwind maker and music seller at 38 Soho Square during the 1836-58 period, continuing a legacy of instrument making excellence from earlier partnerships. The flute bears the characteristic London maker's stamp from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely playable antique flute with the character and responsiveness that makes period instruments rewarding for serious players.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910997332194,"sku":"6sEsr-elze95","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7431.jpg?v=1768600193"},{"product_id":"fauffmann-mattffmann-of-london-8-key","title":"Andrew Kauffmann Ivory \u0026 Silver 8-Key, D","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: Due to the ivory, this flute is available to US customer only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Andrew Kauffmann ivory and silver 8-key flute in D is a beautifully preserved example of fine 19th-century craftsmanship. The instrument plays solidly at A440 with the slide extended only about 4mm, making it accessible for modern pitch while maintaining its historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workmanship throughout is exceptional. Ornate rings and careful attention to detail demonstrate the maker's commitment to quality construction. Tuning and intonation are remarkably good across the range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs is typical for ivory flutes of this age, the barrel and headjoint sections bear hairline cracks, which have been sealed. The instrument remains in remarkable condition overall, with all keys functioning properly. This is the kind of flute that rewards both the collector who appreciates fine historical workmanship and the player seeking an instrument with genuine character and musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Kauffmann\u003c\/strong\u003e was a British woodwind maker active in London from before 1807 through 1827. He worked at various London addresses including 4 Angel Court on Skinner Street and 1 Halfmoon Passage on Aldgate Street. Kauffmann manufactured wooden flutes in the English eight-key tradition, producing instruments from premium materials including ivory and cocuswood with silver keywork. Some of his flutes bear a \"Patent\" marking along with a bird head stamp and his maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis instruments typically featured eight silver keys with traditional pin-in-block construction, ivory caps and tuning slides, and the metal-lined headjoints common to quality English flutes of the period. Kauffmann worked during a transformative era in London flute making, when makers like Potter and the emerging Rudall \u0026amp; Rose firm were establishing the English style characterized by larger tone holes and fuller sound compared to continental instruments. Examples of his work survive in collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Library of Congress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSounding Length: 592mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910997594338,"sku":"1yLzgg-elze95","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A6852.jpg?v=1763256695"},{"product_id":"w-h-hayden-of-london-4-key","title":"W.H. Hayden of London, 4-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDue to the ivory, this flute is available to US customers only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a handsome boxwood and ivory 4-key flute from W.H. Hayden of London, a music seller and publisher active during the 19th century. The instrument exemplifies the craftsmanship characteristic of London flute makers from this period, with expertly executed construction throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flute features small tone holes and responds beautifully in the hands. The boxwood body is notably light, contributing to a responsive and lively playing feel. The ivory ferrules and fittings add visual appeal and are typical of quality flutes from this era. The instrument has a pinned crack on the underside of the headjoint and a sealed hairline crack in the barrel which has been reinforced with a carbon fiber band under the ivory ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fine example of mid-19th century London flute making, suitable for players interested in exploring the repertoire and sound characteristics of antique instruments from this tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlays nicely at A440 with the headjoint pushed in all the way. Sounding length: 533mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910998479074,"sku":"1hipCf-elze95","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A6719.jpg?v=1762472127"},{"product_id":"ioan-farcuneri-6-key","title":"Joani Farcuneri Boxwood \u0026 Ivory 6-Key, D","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: Due to the ivory rings, this flute is available to US customers only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable example of a rare 19th-century flute by Joani Farcuneri, a Sicilian maker whose work is seldom encountered. The craftsmanship evident throughout this instrument speaks to a master flute maker who understood both the technical and aesthetic demands of the craft. The maker's mark is thoughtfully stamped, a detail that underscores the care and intention invested in its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flute is built in lovely-grade boxwood and features a six-key design with square flap keys, a design characteristic that suggests either heavy influence from or direct engagement with earlier 19th-century conventions. The keywork is notably well-executed, with attention paid to detail and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally, the flute is in fine condition. The headjoint has survived the intervening years without cracks, a significant achievement for an instrument of this age. Minor cracks present in the decorative tuning sleeve and a very slight hairline crack on the right-hand section have been sealed. The flute plays very nicely at A440 with the tuning slide extended just a few millimeters, indicating it was likely originally intended for a lower pitch standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of instrument that rewards both the collector and the serious player: a fully chromatic, historically voiced flute from a maker whose work represents an important but understudied chapter in European flute making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounding Length: 596mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910999363810,"sku":"4vc8Vd-elze95","price":2799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A6845.jpg?v=1763256696"},{"product_id":"ivory-head-nach-meyer-style-flute-with-original-case","title":"Nach Meyer with Ivory Headjoint","description":"\u003cp\u003eNach Meyer flute with ivory headjoint. The instrument is in playable condition following an amateur repair. The headjoint has a repaired crack that runs through the embouchure hole, and the barrel has a sealed crack. The keys have fairly fresh pads. The flute plays at A440hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amateur-level repairs mean the cracks have been addressed for playability, though they are visible upon inspection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159740924130,"sku":"24-2K9qm3-gajo22","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7322.jpg?v=1766091972"},{"product_id":"siccama-flute-674","title":"Abel Siccama no. 674","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbel Siccama no. 674 with Hudson style keys. This flute plays at A440 with the slide extended approximately 14mm. It has excellent power and intonation, with all keys functioning properly including the bottom C and C# keys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe instrument was recently restored by Matthew Slauson. Restoration work included replacement of all pads, cork tenons, and tuning cork, as well as repair of the D Siccama key. The flute is in excellent condition and is ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a hairline crack in the headjoint visible as a faint dark line, which has been expertly repaired and does not affect the performance of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47235709370594,"sku":"4velb2-tost80","price":4499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7339.jpg?v=1766275172"},{"product_id":"19th-century-unmarked-wood-flute","title":"19th Century Unmarked 8-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e19th century unmarked flute, refurbished by Jon Cornia. Plays nicely at A=440 with the tuning slide extended approximately 5mm. Good intonation and pleasant resonance. Features a new block for the short F, grafted on by Cornia. The low C and C# foot keys need further work, so it currently functions as a solid 6-key flute with good tone. Best suited for smaller sessions. Sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253775876322,"sku":"4vgxzk-ched06","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7545.jpg?v=1769817028"},{"product_id":"rudall-cart-irish-flute-6-key-cocus-and-silver","title":"Rudall, Carte \u0026 Co. no. 6919","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This flute ships from Italy. Price includes worldwide insured shipping but does not include customs duties or import taxes, which vary by country. For an estimate of duties to your location, visit \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyduty.com\/import-calculator\/\"\u003eSimplyDuty's Import Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully restored Rudall, Carte \u0026amp; Co. No. 6919. Medium-sized toneholes provide excellent power and dynamic range. When this flute resurfaced, it was missing its foot, and the late Peter Noy fabricated a replacement short foot that brought out the power of the low D and brought the tuning into alignment for A440 playing. A carbon fiber band has been added near the ring of the foot after a hairline crack was noticed in the socket—this reinforcement ensures the crack will not spread and does not affect the playability of the flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a strong bottom D and a rich, full tone throughout. The previous owner added small tuning crescents to holes 2 and 3 to slightly lower their pitch—these can be easily adjusted or removed as needed. Plays at A440 with excellent intonation when the slide extended 17mm (.7\"). A strong choice for Irish Traditional Music. Also pairs well with modern headjoints; we tested it with an Olwell headjoint and found the results to be excellent. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456469254370,"sku":"4c6leU-emre22","price":3699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A4085_5b5d9038-3734-477a-b6be-e43f3f2dca42.jpg?v=1775831619"},{"product_id":"rudall-rose-5085","title":"Rudall \u0026 Rose no. 5085","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This flute ships from Ireland. Price includes worldwide insured shipping but does not include customs duties or import taxes, which vary by country. For an estimate of duties to your location, visit SimplyDuty's Import Calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRudall \u0026amp; Rose No. 5085 — Cocuswood, Silver Keys, Patent Head\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Rudall \u0026amp; Rose eight-keyed flute in cocuswood with silver keys, fitted with a patent headjoint. The flute was in good overall condition prior to restoration, with all original sections, keyblocks, and components intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flute has been fully restored by renowned maker and restorer Colin Hamilton. The patent head had a crack from a prior superficial repair — Colin pulled the liner for a proper restoration and did extensive work on the patent mechanism, including remaking some components. All joints have been re-threaded, keys repadded, and the instrument thoroughly cleaned. The original case has also been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headjoint\/barrel combination seals fully. The flute speaks easily and cleanly down to low C. Sounding length is 582mm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll original, fully restored, and ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47493306974434,"sku":"Z2Re9-cohaP1","price":5999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/P1050942-2.jpg?v=1772215461"},{"product_id":"rudal-carte-co-7103","title":"Rudal Carte \u0026 Co. no 7103","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This flute ships from Ireland. Price includes worldwide insured shipping but does not include customs duties or import taxes, which vary by country. For an estimate of duties to your location, visit SimplyDuty's Import Calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRudall, Carte \u0026amp; Co. No. 7103 — Cocuswood, Nickel Silver Keys\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Rudall, Carte \u0026amp; Co. eight-keyed flute in cocuswood with nickel silver saltspoon keys, nickel silver rings, a saltspoon Eb key, and pewter C♯ and C keys with round strike plates. Stamped \"Rudall Carte \u0026amp; Co, 23 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London,\" dating its manufacture to approximately 1891. The flute comes in a contemporary wooden inlaid case (missing the original key and grease pot).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esThis flute was in near-mint condition when it arrived for service and needed very little. Colin Hamilton re-threaded all joints, repadded the keys, and gave the instrument a thorough cleaning. There are no cracks, no repairs, and no replacement parts — all sections, keyblocks, and components are original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headjoint\/barrel combination seals fully. The flute speaks easily and cleanly down to low C and plays excellently — responsive and lively. Sounding length is 565.5mm. When cold, it plays at A440 with a slide extension of roughly 25–30mm depending on the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved example from Rudall, Carte \u0026amp; Co.'s later production in outstanding original condition, freshly serviced and ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47493307007202,"sku":"2JAe5A-cohaP1","price":4999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/RCC7103-1_03feb355-1668-43a9-a105-c8e62be921ea.jpg?v=1772215966"},{"product_id":"firth-hall-and-pond-one-key","title":"Firth Hall \u0026 Pond Boxwood 1-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirth, Hall \u0026amp; Pond was a New York instrument-making and music-publishing firm formed in 1833 by John Firth, William Hall, and Sylvanus Pond. Operating from Franklin Square in New York City, the company produced winds, organs, guitars, and sheet music until it dissolved in 1847, after which the partners continued under various successor names. Their woodwind instruments, stamped with the firm's name and address, are well-documented in American museum collections including the Smithsonian and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis one-key flute is constructed of boxwood with ivory ferrules. The original head joint plays sharp of A=440 when cold, warming up to pitch as it's played in. The included Copley alternative head joint, made of boxwood and imitation ivory, is slightly longer and brings the flute to A=440 once properly warmed up. Both head joints play well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe flute is in excellent condition. There are no significant cracks to speak of; there may be a sealed crack or two at the foot joint but these are very minor. The instrument is clean and well-preserved overall. The tone is mellow and comfortable, a flute well suited for playing around the house and a fine example of American 19th-century instrument making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496611037410,"sku":"1RMpNf-brwh53","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7772.jpg?v=1773092026"},{"product_id":"bs-dulcett-improved","title":"B.S. Dulcett Improved 8-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarnett Samuel \u0026amp; Sons was a prominent London musical instrument dealer and manufacturer active through the nineteenth and into the twentieth century, trading under various marks including \"Dulcett\" for their woodwind offerings. This instrument is stamped as a Dulcett Improved model and was originally configured as an eight-keyed simple-system flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flute has had a significant restoration history. The original footjoint was found damaged with broken mounting blocks and missing C keys; it now plays as a six-keyed instrument. Wear and prior repairs have obscured most of the original maker's stamping, though some remains visible on the tuning barrel. All sections seal and the instrument is in playable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a high-pitch instrument, likely pitched at A=452. To bring it to A=440, the tuning slide requires approximately 22mm of extension. The bottom D tends to run flat and benefits from some embouchure adjustment to bring into tune. A historically interesting instrument in restored playing condition, best suited to a player comfortable working with period-pitch instruments or experienced in adapting to older flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47547103445218,"sku":"1Rp2Du-duhuWS","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A7836.jpg?v=1774649136"},{"product_id":"julius-zimmerman-blackwood-8-key","title":"Julius Zimmerman Blackwood 8-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well-crafted instrument from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century, this flute is a low-pitched instrument that settles at A=440 once fully warmed up with the headjoint pushed all the way in. The intonation is voiced for classical fingerings: the Eb key should be vented when playing E, as the note tends to run flat without it. The keys respond exceptionally well and the feel throughout is consistent with a restored, well-maintained antique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is blackwood with eight keys. The tone holes are small, characteristic of this style of German simple-system construction. The headjoint carries a sealed hairline crack on the top left side; this has been bonded and is visible in the listing photographs. Fresh tenon cork and new pads have been fitted throughout as part of recent restoration work. The instrument comes in its original case, complete with a skeleton key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulius Heinrich Zimmermann (1851-1923) was a German musical instrument manufacturer and music publisher of Mecklenburg origin. His firm traces its roots to a shop for German musical instruments near the Nevsky Prospekt established in 1876; in 1886 he took up residence in Leipzig and founded a music publishing house there. Branches followed in Moscow from 1882, Leipzig in 1886, London in 1897, and Riga in 1905. In 1895, Zimmermann founded a factory in St. Petersburg dedicated to the production of all types of instruments, bows, and accessories, employing skilled workers, some of whom came from Saxony. While three Boehm flute models imported from France were listed in the firm's 1899 catalog, many models of wooden conical simple-system flutes were offered. Traditional designs like this one remained popular in Eastern Europe. In 1901, Zimmermann was bestowed with the Order of Saint Stanislaus by Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and became exclusive purveyor of brass instruments to the Russian army.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47743435342050,"sku":"XLAm0CUy-EVSK3aae","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8207.jpg?v=1778267937"},{"product_id":"monzani-cocuswood-5-key","title":"Monzani Cocus \u0026 Ivory 5-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare and distinguished English flute, serial number 2195, assessed by Michael Lynn as dating to around 1820, possibly a few years earlier. The hallmarked silver keys make precise dating possible: the silver hallmarks, which Monzani applied to all his keys, can be read to identify the exact year of manufacture. This is a less common Monzani configuration, carrying five keys rather than the more frequently encountered six or eight. As Lynn notes in his demo video, the omission of the long F key was not unusual for the period; a number of English and French players of the time did not consider it necessary. The five keys present are Bb, C, G#, short F, and D#. The right-hand tone holes are moderately large, contributing to what Lynn describes as a good, big, rich sound. The bore is conical, as is standard for the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-youtube-video=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"640\" height=\"480\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" origin=\"\" rel=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vutgcFOXsSc?rel=1\" start=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body and all sections are original. The ivory rings are largely original, with two replaced in artificial ivory during restoration; these are visibly whiter than the aged originals. There is a sealed crack in the barrel and headjoint. The keys have a few minor repairs, none of which affect playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flute plays at A440 with the headjoint extended approximately 6mm when cold. Lynn notes in his demo that the pitch range is quite wide, with the slide offering sufficient travel to bring the flute comfortably down toward A430. He describes it as an easy flute to play, notably lightweight by the standards of many Monzani instruments, and characterizes it as responsive and fun to play. The demo video, in which Lynn performs a selection of 19th-century English flute repertoire including a piece by Nicholson, gives an excellent sense of the instrument's voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTebaldo Monzani was born in Verona in 1762 and came to London about 1785. He apparently played both flute and oboe, but gave up the latter after moving to England, subsequently becoming well known as a solo and orchestral flautist and remaining active in this capacity until about 1803. From 1787 he established premises in London where, from various addresses, he published his own compositions and other works. Around 1800, together with the composer and musician Giambattista Cimador, he founded the company Monzani \u0026amp; Cimador, which was dissolved around 1805 following Cimador's death. In 1807 he was naturalized as a British subject and then formed the flute-making firm Monzani \u0026amp; Co. together with Henry Hill, an instrument maker, music seller, and publisher. In 1808 they entered their hallmark \"HH \u0026amp; TM\" at Goldsmith's Hall, received a royal appointment as Music Sellers to the Prince Regent in 1815, and by 1819 were designated music sellers in ordinary to His Majesty. The firm produced a great many fine flutes from 1808 to 1829, when Monzani retired and Hill continued the business as Hill, late Monzani \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonzani's flutes differ from most English flutes in a number of ways; one might guess that he was influenced by Continental instruments more than other London makers were, but he deserves credit for many innovations. According to the Langwill Index, he was the earliest woodwind instrument maker to number his instruments, commencing around 1809. The firm concentrated on finely crafted and innovative flutes and clarinets, but also made oboes and horns. Monzani would have been the most important London maker before the advent of Rudall \u0026amp; Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Lynn is Professor of Historical Flutes and Recorder at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, a position he has held since 1977, working as a performer, teacher, and scholar of historical flutes. He maintains a website at originalflutes.com based on his personal flute collection and presents lectures and demonstrations on the history of the flute.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47761636622562,"sku":"2shz4jNB-GRMCf982","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8188.jpg?v=1778267642"},{"product_id":"ami094-ebblewhite-8-key-flute","title":"Ebblewhite 8-Key Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as-is. This instrument requires restoration work before it will be playable: cleaning, oiling, polishing, repadding, rethreading, and sealing of cracks in the headjoint. The short F key is currently bent high. It is offered in its present unrestored state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn eight-key flute in the classic London mid-Victorian tradition, believed to date from around 1860. The Library of Congress holds an Ebblewhite flute of the same period made of cocuswood with nickel silver lip plate, keys, ferrules, and fingerhole bushings. Keys on that instrument are saltspoon style with pewter plugs over round metal plates for the low C# and C, with pin-in-block mounting. These details are characteristic of Ebblewhite's output and give a useful reference point for what the type represents at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. H. Ebblewhite marked his instruments \"J. H. Ebblewhite \/ Maker\" with an address on High Street, Aldgate, London. The firm is recorded as active in London from 1854 to 1882. Baptismal records from St Botolph's Church, Aldgate, confirm the family's residence at 24 Aldgate High Street and describe the father as a musical instrument maker. Instruments bearing the Ebblewhite stamp have been found across multiple instrument types, marked as both maker and importer. Surviving examples include flutes, concertinas, and cornopeans, reflecting the breadth of a mid-Victorian London trade shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782065701090,"sku":"8iHCPTnR-ELZEb60c","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8391.jpg?v=1779312885"},{"product_id":"ami899-gerock-8-key-flute","title":"Gerock 8-key","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn eight-key wooden flute from the London workshop of Christopher Gerock. The instrument is sold as-is and requires restoration work before it can be played. The headjoint and barrel both have cracks in need of repair; the barrel carries a previously applied metal band repair to an existing crack. The crown is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its condition, this is a genuine piece of early nineteenth-century London flute making, with collector and restoration project value for the right buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Gerock established his woodwind instrument making workshop in London in 1805. The company traded until 1837 and was partnered with Astor \u0026amp; Co. from 1824 to 1827. Gerock later partnered with Wolf, trading as Gerock \u0026amp; Wolf; his earlier address was 76 Bishopsgate, where he worked from 1805 to 1823. An instrument dating from around 1835 would place it near the very end of the firm's independent trading period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782065668322,"sku":"epqxkEHX-ELZEb60c","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8402.jpg?v=1779312926"},{"product_id":"amb039-8-key-flute","title":"8-Key Nach Meyer Style Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as a project instrument in as-is condition. The headjoint and barrel both carry cracks that will require attention before the flute can be played. The middle C key is broken, and metal rings on both the headjoint and barrel are missing. The fittings are nickel silver. This is a candidate for a skilled restorer or a collector comfortable undertaking meaningful repair work; it is not currently playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelieved to date from around 1900, this flute is consistent with the wave of German-made simple-system flutes that flooded the market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \"Nach Meyer\" flutes were very often made with eight keys and were most popular from roughly 1880 to 1920. No case or accessories are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782065504482,"sku":"gOV1BWZi-ELZEb60c","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8409.jpg?v=1779312959"},{"product_id":"ami467-gautrot-5-key-flute","title":"Gautrot 5-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis flute is being sold as-is and is in need of significant restoration before it will be playable. Known work required includes a new crown, crack repair on the headjoint and barrel (a crude metal band is currently in place on the barrel), sealing of cracks in the right-hand section and footjoint, repadding, recorking, cleaning, and polishing. It is offered at a price that reflects this condition and represents a reasonable starting point for a restorer or a player with the patience and resources to bring it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePierre-Louis Gautrot was a French inventor and manufacturer of brass and woodwind instruments, active in Paris. He began making musical instruments at a young age, starting in his home in 1827. His firm was acclaimed as the most important musical instrument factory in Europe in 1846, with a workforce of 300 to 320 people and an annual production of 20,000 instruments. In 1857, he acquired the flute manufacturer Jean-Louis Tulou, bringing one of France's most respected flute-making traditions under the Gautrot umbrella. Gautrot filed about 40 patents during his career, including inventing the sarrusophone in 1856. After Gautrot's death, management of the company passed to his son-in-law Amédée Couesnon, who renamed it \"Couesnon, Gautrot et Cie,\" then \"Couesnon \u0026amp; Cie\" in 1888.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47782065635554,"sku":"Ye86eSTk-ELZEb60c","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8384.jpg?v=1779312848"},{"product_id":"amb017-8-key-flute","title":"Rivière \u0026 Hawkes 8-Key, D","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial Victorian-era eight-key wooden flute stamped \"Rivière \u0026amp; Hawkes \/ 28 Leicester Square \/ London\" on the left-hand section (the stamp is faint on that joint). The flute is currently incomplete and unplayable, and it requires significant restoration work before it can be brought back into service. It is offered here as a restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right-hand section is missing its long F key, and one of the long F key blocks is damaged. The head joint has a crack and the barrel has two cracks. The foot joint end ring and socket ring are both cracked. The crown and cork assembly are missing entirely. Restoration would require, at minimum: fabricating a new long F key and its associated block, repairing the cracks in the head joint and barrel, likely pulling and resealing the head joint liner, and making a new crown and stopper assembly. Sound length is 590mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pivotal partnership formed in 1876 between William Henry Hawkes and conductor Jules Rivière renamed the company Rivière \u0026amp; Hawkes. The firm operated at 28 Leicester Square from 1876 until 1889. William Henry Hawkes served as state trumpeter to Queen Victoria. Jules Prudence Rivière was born in Paris in 1819 and established himself as a conductor and composer before emigrating to England. The partnership made, imported, and distributed a range of instruments, and is today perhaps best remembered for the double basses it produced. The firm also produced wooden flutes and piccolos, fifes, wooden clarinets, and a full range of brass instruments. The \"Rivière \u0026amp; Hawkes, 28 Leicester Square\" stamp therefore dates this instrument to the period between 1876 and 1884. After the partnership dissolved, William Henry Hawkes's son Oliver joined the business, and Hawkes \u0026amp; Son continued at 28 Leicester Square before moving to Denman Street, Piccadilly Circus, where it remained until 1930. Boosey \u0026amp; Hawkes was founded in 1930 through the merger of Boosey \u0026amp; Company and Hawkes \u0026amp; Son.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812839735522,"sku":"q5ZgX57b-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8518.jpg?v=1780337200"},{"product_id":"zek0141-rudall-carte-wood-boehm-flute","title":"Rudall Carte \u0026 Co. Cocus Boehm flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as-is for restoration. This instrument has a broken key, as pictured, along with multiple hairline cracks in the cocuswood body; some cracks have been previously pinned. A full overhaul will be required before the flute is playable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRudall, Carte \u0026amp; Co. was created in 1872, though the origins of the firm go back to 1822, when flautist George Rudall and flute maker John Mitchell Rose set up Rudall \u0026amp; Rose in London. Richard Carte, Rudall's student, persuaded the firm to make Theobald Boehm's early conical flutes, and the firm subsequently acquired the British rights to make Boehm's 1847 cylindrical flute. Rudall Carte \u0026amp; Co. became the most important 19th-century English manufacturer of Boehm flutes. For much of their existence, almost every professional flute player and most serious amateurs in Britain played on one of this firm's instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp until its acquisition by Boosey \u0026amp; Hawkes, Rudall Carte produced flutes in a range of materials, primarily cocuswood but also silver, ebonite, and gold, at varying price points. Rudall Carte cocuswood flutes in particular are still held in high esteem today; beautifully engineered and well ahead of their time, a restored, well cared-for example can be a pleasure to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812839932130,"sku":"D2Ala175-ELZEb60c","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8470.jpg?v=1780092757"},{"product_id":"ami455-german-flute","title":"German Nach Meyer Type 12\/13-Key Flute with Ivory Headjoint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis flute is a 12\/13-key (2 touches for Bb) simple system instrument in the Nach Meyer tradition, offered as a restoration project. The ivory headjoint has a crack that does not pass through the embouchure, but the liner has pulled away from the tube, preventing the headjoint from sealing. A full restoration will be required before the instrument is playable: the liner needs to be pulled and reseated, and the body requires cleaning, oiling, polishing, repadding, and recorking throughout. The bones are solid; the crack's position clear of the embouchure hole makes this a realistic candidate for a thorough resto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIvory headjoints on flutes of this type almost always develop cracks over time, so the condition of this one is not unusual for the type. The key configuration, at 12 or 13 keys, places it at the more fully appointed end of the Nach Meyer style of flutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840063202,"sku":"AICRbRlV-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8494.jpg?v=1780337110"},{"product_id":"ami119-longhurst-1-key-flute","title":"Longhurst Cocus 1-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cocuswood one-key flute attributed to Thomas Longhurst, believed to date from around 1840. No maker's mark is visible on the instrument, and the attribution rests on provenance rather than stamping; it is offered here with that caveat clearly stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flute is in need of complete restoration and is sold as is. The head joint is missing its crown, and the barrel section carries a crack. There are also a couple of hairline cracks at the socket end of the right-hand section. Once properly restored, this should make a fine-playing cocuswood one-key.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Longhurst was a wind instrument maker working in New York, active through 1855. He is listed in the New Langwill Index, the standard reference for historical wind-instrument makers, and his work is documented in the Dayton C. Miller collection at the Library of Congress, which holds a Longhurst flute in C dated 1833. Longhurst was among a number of makers who contributed to a lively mid-19th-century flute-making trade in New York; while historical attention has often focused on London-made instruments of the period, flute making had become significant business in the United States as well, particularly around New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812839964898,"sku":"j2PtyTwN-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8458.jpg?v=1780092702"},{"product_id":"ami153-12-key-german-flute","title":"12-key German Flute L.P. (Low Pitch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is the revised description:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 12-key German flute offered as a restoration project or parts source. The instrument is presented in unrestored condition with significant damage across multiple sections and is best suited to an experienced restorer or collector, or as a donor instrument for parts. The head joint has a crack through the embouchure and a crack through the barrel, and is missing its cork and crown assembly. The left-hand body section is in comparatively good shape with no cracks noted. The right-hand section has a crack in the socket that extends to the fourth tone hole, and the foot ring is missing. All 12 keys are intact. Sounding length is 646mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA partially legible stamp appears on the instrument, reading something like \"Friedrich Sch...\" with \"Bohemia\" below. The surname is not fully decipherable, but Bohemia was a significant center of woodwind instrument making through the 19th and into the early 20th century, producing large numbers of simple-system flutes for both domestic and export markets. Without a fully legible stamp, the specific maker and date of this example cannot be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840128738,"sku":"5yodnvzM-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8533.jpg?v=1780337314"},{"product_id":"ami166-8-key-flute","title":"8-key Nach Meyer Type Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here for restoration, this is an eight-key simple-system conical-bore wooden flute in the nach Meyer style. The sounding length is 570mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe instrument is sold as-is and presents several restoration needs that should be understood before purchase. The head joint has a crack, and the liner has come loose; the barrel is currently stuck on the head joint liner and will need to be carefully separated before the liner can be resealed. The barrel itself also carries a crack. The left-hand section is in overall good shape with no cracks and only the smallest chip on the lower tenon. The right-hand section is similarly sound. The foot joint is missing its socket ring and end ring, but is otherwise intact. The keys are nickel silver. General wear and patina across the instrument are consistent with its age. The flute has solid bones and would be a worthy candidate for a careful restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nach Meyer\" refers to instruments modeled after the flutes of H. F. Meyer of Hannover, a firm active from 1814 to 1897 whose instruments were widely admired and extensively imitated. Many such flutes are unmarked or carry a trade name that does not identify the actual manufacturer; when marked, they are often stamped \"NACH \/ H. F. MEYER \/ HANNOVER.\" They were made as less expensive substitutes to Meyer's own instruments, and quality varies considerably across examples. These instruments were late versions of simple-system flutes made across Europe throughout the nineteenth century, and they became popular with amateur players and even a few professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840194274,"sku":"38BzzeEn-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8507.jpg?v=1780337153"},{"product_id":"zek0419-6-key-wood-flute-or-picollo","title":"Antique 6-Key Piccolo, D","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis six-key piccolo in D is offered as a restoration project. The body is in good structural condition, but the instrument requires a full re-pad and overhaul before it can be played. The barrel and head joint are cracked and will need attention as part of any restoration, and the tuning slide is seized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's mark reads \"Burns \/ Belfast.\" It is worth noting that, as was common practice during the 19th century, such a stamp may reflect the music shop or dealer through which the instrument was sold rather than the craftsman who actually made it. The true maker is not currently known. No further documentation has been identified regarding Burns of Belfast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piccolo is for the experienced restorer or collector who wants a project instrument with a clear path to playability. No case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840161506,"sku":"OTCGg5nY-ELZEb60c","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8478.jpg?v=1780092810"},{"product_id":"ami160-8-key-german-flute","title":"8-Key German Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as-is and in need of restoration, this is a blackwood, Nach Meyer-style eight-key flute with a sounding length of 580mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \"nach Meyer\" indicates a flute modeled on the style of H.F. Meyer; \"nach\" meaning \"after\" in German. These flutes were produced in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, modeled after earlier Viennese and English styles, and were widely exported, especially for the American market, favoring a slightly wider bore and a robust, flexible tone well suited to ensemble playing. Nach Meyer flutes vary considerably in quality, from inexpensive utility instruments to examples essentially on the same level as Meyer's own work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condition requires honest assessment. There are cracks in the head joint and barrel; the left-hand section is free of cracks. The downstream tenon has a couple of chips. The right-hand section is missing the long F key. To become fully playable, this instrument would need a complete overhaul, a refashioned long F key, and crack repairs to the head joint and barrel. It is being sold as-is, and is priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840292578,"sku":"ZlUJjFu4-ELZEb60c","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8526.jpg?v=1780337262"},{"product_id":"ami156-nach-meyer-flute","title":"Nach Meyer 10\/11 Key Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 10\/11-key simple system flute in the nach Meyer style, offered as a restoration project. The sounding length of 620mm places it in the range compatible with A=440 playing, though final pitch confirmation would follow a full restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe embouchure cut is clean and well-formed, with a rounded rectangular profile characteristic of the type. The ivory headjoint and barrel both require attention: the ivory needs sealing, and there is a crack in the barrel that should be addressed before the flute is put back into regular play. The remainder of the body is in good shape and would benefit from a clean polish and a re-pad. The key count is 10 or 11 depending on whether the double Bb touch is counted separately, making this a well-appointed example of the type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"nach Meyer\" designation is German for \"after\" or \"modeled on,\" referring to the instruments of H. F. Meyer of Hannover. The firm of Heinrich Friedrich Meyer flourished in Hannover from 1848 until the early 20th century; a 1905 source describes Meyer as an outstanding maker who enjoyed a worldwide reputation for the uncommonly mellow tone and excellent speech of his \"Meyerflöte.\" Nach Meyer flutes were made as less expensive substitutes for the original instruments, priced at roughly 25% of the cost of an authentic Meyer at the time. They were most popular from roughly 1880 to 1920. Some examples stamped \"nach Meyer\" are very good instruments; others are quite crude. The majority have an ivory headjoint, and the most recognizable features of the type are the metal end and foot caps and the slanted G# key. Quality varies considerably across the category, and it can be difficult to assess how well a given flute will play until it has been properly restored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840489186,"sku":"fIFweB4Q-ELZEb60c","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8549.jpg?v=1780337493"},{"product_id":"ami183-1-key-f-flute","title":"1-Key F Flute","description":"\u003cp\u003eSold as-is for restoration. This is a fine candidate for someone with the skills or connections to bring a genuine 19th-century instrument back into playing condition. The flute is a small-bore alto instrument in F, believed to date from around 1840, with a sounding length of 425mm. The instrument carries a hairline crack in the socket of the head joint, as well as tape residue on the left-hand and right-hand sections from previous quick attempts to seal\/stabilize said cracks. These areas will require proper attention before the flute can be played. This flute is consistent with Old Philharmonic Pitch, the British standard of the 19th century, and is estimated to play at roughly A452 when restored to playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840456418,"sku":"3VIeQQdv-ELZEb60c","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8541.jpg?v=1780337434"},{"product_id":"ami117-dulcet-8-key-flute","title":"B.S. Dulcet 8-Key","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered for restoration. The headjoint requires resealing, and the foot keys, which use pewter plugs for the low C# and C, are currently leaking. The instrument is likely pitched at high pitch, approximately A=452 Hz, as was standard for British concert use before the adoption of low pitch in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is cocuswood with German silver (cupro-nickel) fittings, with the low C# and C foot keys fitted with pewter plugs in the manner typical of the type. The instrument is stamped with the B.S. Dulcet trademark, which includes an orchestral triangle with beater, along with \"LONDON IMPROVED.\" The consignor dates this example to approximately 1840, which would place it among the earlier examples of the Dulcet line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe firm of Barnett Samuel was established in 1832, originally in Sheffield, and moved to London around 1860. In 1861, Henry Solomon sold the musical instrument side of his business to Barnett Samuel. By 1872, Barnett's eldest son had been taken into partnership and the firm's title became Barnett Samuel and Son. The company made some of their own instruments and had many made by the usual \"makers to the trade\" of the time. By the time the company incorporated as Barnett Samuel and Sons Ltd. in 1901, the firm was one of the largest musical instrument wholesalers in the country. The Dulcet name was applied across a range of their wind instruments, from large-bore simple-system flutes down to penny whistles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Flute Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47812840685794,"sku":"8lniHaHI-ELZEb60c","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2140\/2331\/files\/1Q7A8488.jpg?v=1780092851"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.irishflutestore.com\/collections\/antique-vintage-flutes.oembed?page=2","provider":"Irish Flute Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}