Goodlad flute.

[dholly]

http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/aucti ... t-11380553

Hi all, while researching about Goodlad, I came across this link with a nice looking flute up for auction. I am shortly to be in receipt of a Fentum/Goodlad flute recently worked on. I'll post some pics. Anyone have a Goodlad flute???.

best, Doug

[Latticino]

Nice looking tooter.

Interesting key configuration for the LH body section. Anybody care to explain?

Auction was yesterday, I guess. Wonder what it sold for?

[dunnp]

It looks like a RH b flat key. What was the reason for this key? I have never played a flute with one.
I understand the long f but what type of passage did this make easier? I can see the advantage if one uses
a flat top hand grip and places the thumb away from the normal key but this was not the original reason I'm sure.

[Terry McGee]

It's a combined L Thumb, R1 Bb. Probably best for trills or "shakes" than the thumb, which is less agile.

Here's a closer look of one on an old Rudall Rose



I've done a few over the years, it is quite useful.

Terry

[planxtydt]

Maria Rafferty plays a flute by "Goodlad & Willis". It has tiny holes.

[dholly]

Here are a couple of pics of this Fentum/Goodlad.

https://picasaweb.google.com/hollhort/F ... uNe3i_zzLA

A few unique things about the flute:
It has a very thin veneer of wood around the outer slide.
The foot joint key blocks have metal linings the keys sit in.
All sections (except the foot joint are marked with:
Patent
A "Lyre" emblem stamp (Ithink this is a Goodlad mark?)
1755
Fentum
78 Strand
London

The foot joint is marked:
Patent
"Lrye" stamp
1755
Manufactured by Goodlad&Co
London

I have found info that says Goodlad&Co was in business from 1826 to 1838.

It had a very flat foot. After Jon got it though, it plays spot on to my ear with a very clear, reedy tone. The new adjustable endcap is a beautiful replacement. All new springs and a rebuilt socket between the LH and RH sections along with all new purse pads on the keys have returned this flute to an easily and enjoyable flute to play.

[dunnp]

Lovely simple lines on that flute. Was the tuning slide sleeve cracked?
It seems so delicate a place to put a thin layer of wood?
Here is one I came across today by coincidence:
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Antique-Musi ... lute-1.htm
Looks like a few extra keys? Low B, right hand Bb hard, fancy rings?
Hard to tell from the photos.

[dholly]

Yes, it is a very thin and delicate covering of the slide, but has somehow not cracked. That one you found looks a step or two above in silver work!! Beautiful!!