Keyed Giorgi Flute
750,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | Joseph WALLIS & Son Limited |
| Marks and inscriptions | JOSEPH WALLIS & SON LIMITED. GIORGI PATENT LONDON |
| Period | 1830-1900 |
| Place of origin | England |
| Description | Ebonite flute with three keys patented by GIORGI, Carlo Tommaso |
| Materials | Ebonite , nickel/German silver,metal |
| Dimensions | Total length 520 mm 206 g 777 g (with case) |
| Condition | Restored |
| Accessories | Original case (unrestored), with key |
| Other distinctive features | Chin rest |
| Price (€) | €750.00 |
| Ref | 1028 |
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Keyed Giorgi Flute
In the 19th century, several inventors patented ideas to enable the flute to be played vertically. This meant that the flute was held vertically, but blown transversely. Enter the fascinating ‘Giorgi’ flute!
show more This particular Giorgi flute is in excellent condition and probably dates from around 1896-1900. It plays at a=440 Hz and has been cleaned and the pads have been replaced with new ones. The body is stamped on the front with the words ‘JOSEPH WALLIS & SON LTD./ GIORGI PATENT/ LONDON. In addition, ‘PATENT’ is stamped on the front of the head joint. The head joint or mouthpiece is engraved on the left-hand side (from the player’s view) with ‘Wallis‘, and on the right hand side with ‘CT. Giorgio’, both in running script. There is also an additional ‘T’ stamped on the back of the body near the base. The flute is housed in a hard, wooden case and lined with blue fabric, possibly satin and has a working key. The case features a compartment in the fabric for the cleaning rod, which is sadly no longer there. show less
If you always wanted to own and play a Giorgi flute… now’s your opportunity!
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