First is a D-flute by Haeseneier of Coblenz (Modern Koblenz Germany) with Ivory rings. I would like $350 for this flute plus postage.
This is an exceptional playing flute, it plays at about 445 with the slide shut, but pulled out ~8.5mm it plays at 440 with a scale that will put many contemporary flutes to shame! Of course the F# are flat (you don't have to do the math, just look at the holes), but that is part of the charm of these older flutes. The tone is surprisingly deep and strong, very much like Phil Bleazey's flutes. I believe this comes from an extra bit of depth to the chimney of the embouchure. I really don't know the age of this flute, I would guess first half of 19th. century.
As shown in the pictures, there are repaired cracks to the head and barrel. The head is only partially lined, so the crack only progressed up half the head. The crack is located on the audience side of the head. I repaired the cracks (removed slide, mended, reamed and reset slide) 4-5 years ago and they have been stable and without issue. The little white pieces visible in the pictures are the ivory remnants of the original ring from the base of the head. I will include a cylinder of the best synthetic ivory (1 3/8" x 4 1/2") for the replacement of the ring (this was Jon C's preferred substitute, which is no longer available).
Second is a F-flute with ring made of horn. SOLD
This flute is a lark to play with a sweet chirpy voice and is just so responsive and easy to play. It plays at about 442 with the head/body fully closed. The flute bears no maker's mark, but I believe it was made by W. Liebel of Dresden (based upon pictures on the internet, see Rick Wilson's Flutes and the Dayton Miller Collection) which would date it at about 1825. *Note: The G#-key on the Right Hand section and the forward facing F-key (I very much like this arrangement)!
The socket in the foot is broken (see picture) and I've simply bound it with thread to reinforce it (this has worked for over 5 years). As added insurance, I also wrapped the other rings as well (horn is not very strong).
Offers will be considered and I would like to keep the sale within the U.S.
Please feel free to ask questions.
Please direct inquiries and offers to P.M. or email sillydill@sbcglobal.net
