Silver flute – WM. S. HAYNES
3.950,00 €
| Category | Flutes |
| Maker | HAYNES, William Sherman |
| Marks and inscriptions | Headjoint: REGISTERED / WSH monogram / TRADEMARK Barrel: THE HAYNES FLUTE / MFG. BY / WM.S. HAYNES CO. / BOSTON, MASS. / 22842 / REG. TRADE MARK |
| Period | 1900-present |
| Place of origin | Boston, USA |
| Description | Solid silver open-hole, super-thin wall, W.M.S Haynes flute in case |
| Materials | Silver, gold |
| Dimensions | Total length 674 mm Sounding length 599 mm Weight 404 g Weight with case 776 g |
| Condition | Working condition |
| Special features | Open hole, pointed keys, super thin wall. |
| Accessories | Original case |
| Price (€) | €3,950.00 |
| Ref | 1207 |
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Silver flute – WM. S. HAYNES
This gorgeous Wm. S. Haynes inline flute is crafted in solid silver and is also rare. Why rare? By consulting the company website, we can date this flute # 22842 to January 14, 1953. It is specified as a THM French flute. THM meant Super Thin Wall, so with a tube thickness of possibly under around 0.3 mm. It has open holes, pointed keywork and an extremely thin tube which gives it a lovely singing tone.
show more The company made very few of these THM French models around that time. The flute was made after its founder William Sherman HAYNES (1864-1939) had already passed away. This is the handmade model with soldered tone-holes. The scale is designed to the pitch of a=440 Hz. It is however possible to play the flute slightly higher (up to a=442 Hz, depending on the player) if the head joint is fully inserted. There are a couple of very minor dents – one at the foot joint and one on the middle joint. It would need a revision to be played again professionally. Yet overall, the flute is in very good playing condition. Its tone is brilliant and bright, powerful and with very good response. According to the 1953 price list, this flute cost already then, US $ 416.95 including sale tax! Now this rare, super-thin wall, handmade silver flute with its lovely French finesse in its original case is for sale at an extremely interesting price. show less
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