Wooden Boehm Flute

A wooden Boehm system flute bearing the stamp "F. Delapu Paris," believed to date from the 1940s. The name appears to represent a Parisian dealer or retailer rather than the instrument's actual manufacturer, which is consistent with common practice among mid-century French music shops that sold instruments under their own house name.

The flute is currently unplayable as the pads do not seal and a full overhaul is required before it can be properly assessed or played. The instrument would make a worthwhile restoration project for a technician or a player with access to competent repair work; wooden Boehm flutes from this era and region can be rewarding players once properly serviced.