Flute – POTTER, William Henry
1.075,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | POTTER, Willam Henry |
| Marks and inscriptions | Barrel: WILL M. HENY / POTTER / JOHNSON’S COURT / FLEET STREET / LONDON / [feathers] / WOODWARD Other parts:WILL M. HENY / POTTER FOOT JOINT PATENT |
| Period | 1750-1830 |
| Place of origin | London, England |
| Description | Eight-keyed William Henry Potter boxwood flute |
| Materials | Boxwood , ivory, silver |
| Dimensions | Tuning slide in: Total length 667 mm Sounding length 589 mm Weight 372 g |
| Condition | Sold as is, for restoration |
| Special features | Pewter plugs, metal-lined head joint |
| Price (€) | €1,075.00 |
| Ref | 1167 |
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Flute – POTTER, William Henry
On sale is an eight-keyed flute, crafted in boxwood with silver keys. It features patented pewter plugs and a metal-lined head joint with tuning slide. The rings and screw cork are made of ivory. It has the markings 4, 5, 6 on the barrel and there are also markings on the ivory stopper indicator.
show more This flute was made around 1810-1815 by William Henry POTTER (1760-1848) – one of the famous London-based woodwind instrument makers. William Henry Potter was the second son of Richard Potter (1726-1806), who patented the pewter plugs in 1785. William Henry Potter was apprenticed to his father and continued with his father’s business on his death. The flute is stamped with WOODWARD, which we can assume refers to the dealer Michael WOODWARD who worked in Birmingham from around 1780-1817. So, the instrument was made for him during this time by the Potter workshop. With the tuning slide set to 5, the flute could play at a=440 Hz. This flute is not restored and the keys do not seal. Yet overall, this instrument is in good condition. It has a previously repaired crack in the barrel and some hairline cracks at the end of the head joint. This two-hundred-year-old instrument is in need of restoration, but could be brought back into playing condition with some investment. A perfect flute for anyone looking to own an instrument by one of history’s leading flute makers. Important note This instrument contains ivory. A certificate for the legal sale of this instrument within the European Union is supplied when purchased. show less
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