Up for sale is an exceptionally nice Firth & Pond Circa 1860 with what I assume is the original case (the flute fits perfectly inside it) and a genuine Plano pistol case, which I find much more useful.
The flute is in amazing condition not just for a 162 year old flute but for any flute. No cracks of any sort, ever, and all the keys work great...including the low C# and Cnat (seriously). The only modification to the flute is an enlarged F# hole which helped bring the F# much more in tune. Plays great at A=440 with good intonation. Flute was made at 547 Broadway, which F&P worked out of from 1856 to 1862. I get great volume out of this flute, but that's not unusual as Firth & Pond, and Firth, Pond & Hall, flutes seem to consistently have good power and intonation.
Free shipping in continental USA. PayPal preferred. Asking $2,000. Feel free to make offers!
PM with questions or to make an offer.
Eric
FS: Firth & Pond Circa 1860 - Lower Price! SOLD
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Re: FS: Firth & Pond Circa 1860 - Lower Price!
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FYI, flute still available, final price drop to $1,750 (I'll just set it aside and keep it played/humidified until the market gets better if it won't sell at that price). Or, donate to the Smithsonian for a tax break...it's a nice flute and better than any Firth & Ponds they have in their collection (no cracks, ever, and all the keys work perfectly). I really, really hate seeing a flute sitting un-played...it just seems wrong.
FYI, flute still available, final price drop to $1,750 (I'll just set it aside and keep it played/humidified until the market gets better if it won't sell at that price). Or, donate to the Smithsonian for a tax break...it's a nice flute and better than any Firth & Ponds they have in their collection (no cracks, ever, and all the keys work perfectly). I really, really hate seeing a flute sitting un-played...it just seems wrong.
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Re: FS: Firth & Pond Circa 1860 - Lower Price!
Flute is sold. Thanks everyone who expressed interest!