The hallmark includes the lion for sterling silver, a tiger’s head for London and a ‘M’ for the year of manufacture – 1927. Also, there is a special hallmark ‘RC&CO’. The tube, mechanism and lip-plate are all hallmarked for silver purity.

This flute has a typical straight construction with trill keys on a separate axis in front of the tone-holes.  It is easy to handle and the touchpieces are ideal even for small hands. It features an extra Brossa F-sharp touchpiece.   The lip plate is convex in shape and the embouchure is perfectly crafted. Its dimensions are 10.8 x 12.9 mm.  It is just a tiny bit bigger that a standard embouchure on a C flute. We shouldn’t forget to mention the expertly made seamed tubing and soldered tone-holes.

This silver throughout alto flute is in very good condition and supplied in its original case. It plays right down to low G with a warm and round sound at a=442 Hz all in.

Here’s the perfect opportunity to own a rare alto flute from the golden age of Rudall Carte flutemaking.

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