Rudall Carte Cocus Wood Old Antique Wooden Vintage C Flute Rosewood Headjoint

Description: PLEASE DO NOT WASTE TIME BY MAKING LOW-BALL OFFERS. PRICE IS FIRM, WITH LITTLE ROOM FOR NEGOTIATION. Please message with questions ONLY if you are serious about buying. The British company Rudall Carte was among the most famous and well-regarded names in the music industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. Founded as Rudall & Rose in 1822, Richard Carte (father of Richard D'Oyly Carte, of later Gilbert and Sullivan fame) joined the firm around 1850, and the company of Rudall, Rose, Carte & Co then became Rudall, Carte and Company in 1874. Up until its acquisition by Boosey & Hawkes in 1955, Rudall Carte were producing high-quality flutes in a range of materials --- primarily cocuswood and rosewood, but also silver and gold. In addition, many famous names in flute history honed their trade at Rudall Carte, including Albert Cooper, Ewen McDougall and Harry Seeley (the last two of whom, along with five other Carte workers, went on to set up Flutemakers Guild). Rudall Carte wooden flutes in particular are rightly still held in high esteem today: beautifully engineered and well ahead of their time, a restored, well cared-for Rudall Carte can be a pleasure to play. Many players prefer the warmth and charm of the Rudall Carte flutes. Rudall Carte today are known primarily only in the flute world, yet they were hugely successful and highly influential: as well as selling other instruments, the firm published books and music, and were also concert promoters. SPECIFICATIONS: • Professional handmade Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd. London cocuswood concert flute with rosewood Rudall Carte & Co. Ltd. London headjoint. This flute is very rare and collectible, a true piece of history! • Wood is in excellent condition for a 100+ year old flute, please see photos! There are couple repaired cracks on the body and foot joint (see photos) • Solid silver keys and mechanism • Pads are new! • French-style pointed key arms • Closed holes • Offset G • C foot with D# roller • Pitched at A440 Hz --- *extremely rare* for Rudall Carte wooden flutes! • Handmade in London, UK (circa 1905) Comes in the original wooden hard case with velvet lining. The case has some signs of wear but holds the flute very well and securely. For its age, the case is in good condition! LOOK AT THE PHOTOS CAREFULLY, THEY ARE PART OF DESCRIPTION. ASK ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING --- THERE ARE NO CANCELLATIONS, RETURNS OR REFUNDS, THE ITEM IS SOLD "AS IS". IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLARIFY ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE ITEM BEFORE YOU BID ON IT. SHIPPING COST CONSISTS OF BOTH SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES AND IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. BY BIDDING ON THIS ITEM YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION. WILL BE SHIPPED PROMPTLY UPON RECEIVING CLEARED PAYMENT BUYERS ARE EXPECTED TO PAY WITHIN 2 DAYS OF WINNING THE AUCTION I ACCEPT ONLY PAYPAL AND DO NOT ISSUE ANY RETURNS OR REFUNDS **HAPPY BIDDING!**

Price: 29999 USD

Location: QC

End Time: 2024-12-29T02:08:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 199 USD