Claude rive / Robert Solid Silver Flute. Nr. 3189 ((1910)

 CLAUDE RIVE (ALEXANDRE ROBERT) SILVER FLUTE

A fully overhauled silver flute by Claude Rive

(Alexandre Robert) made somewhere around 1910.

As is often the case it is questionable wether if tail and headjoint

really belong to the main body as both parts just show the

inscription: C.Rive. Number. 3189

Note the delicate keywork and of course the inline french

mechanism of this full silver flute.

On this particular instrument the engravings on the headjoint

and tail are similar but they both do not mention A.Robert.

On the lock of the case the adress of Alexandre Robert in Paris

is engraved. Take a closer look by clicking on the picture.

As Alexandre Robert learnt at the Thibouville Cabart company

and took over most of the features Claude Rive applied,

it is still visible how Godfroy worked as Rive used to 

be one of his foremen.

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 Best visitors,

As this is an older Blog of mine and  I'm not 
that active anymore in the Flute field, I can tell 
you. I've placed the brands and flute builders 
in alphabetic order. Not that much flutes but 
anyway interesting for those who are interested 
in vintage flutes. Most of the flutes will be
be sold and some already are. When you want 
some information I'd be happy to provide you 
with it. I'll be as honest as possible as I don't 
want to disappoint people with my instruments. 
As you may know, the best thing to do is to 
visit me in person. 

I'm situated in the south of the Netherlands.

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Eugene Albert Silver Flute 1

EUGENE ALBERT SILVER FLUTE

By clicking on this picture you can take a closer look

at the beautiful engraved lipplate. Note the strange use 
of cork at the joints due to the clarinet background

of this builder. Can be dated around 1855.

Eugene Albert Flute 2

The picture gives you another idea but this

flute is in fact absolutely straight!

Very lightly built keywork.

Eugene Albert Silver Flute 3

A closer look at the odd left thumb key.

The same feature can be found on the E.J. Albert flute.

A very nicely built flute though Albert is better known

for his clarinets.

E.J. Albert Flute 1

E.J.ALBERT FLUTE (SILVERPLATED)

This flute (in a new case) can be dated 1910.

It's design still remains close to that of his father

Eugene Albert. The sound can be described as

a somewhat woody coloured.

E.J.Albert Flute 2

The head of the E.J. Albert flute.

E.J. Albert had several fights at court with his brothers

regarding the use of the name Albert.

Anonymous Instruments

ANONYMOUS INSTRUMENTS: 
PICCOLO / BOXWOOD FLUTE

 

This is a so called stencil instrument. Especially in the 

19th and early 20th century it was quite common for 

instrument builders to supply instruments to dealers left 

unmarked. The dealer was able to put his own name on 

the instrument. Some details are very specific however

so within time we will find the actual manufacturer.

As can be seen on this picture most of these woodwinds

were at least at the joint reinforced with a metal tube.

Hence it wasn't that bad when a crack appeared in the 

wood at some parts. The metal prevents it from leaking.

This 6 keyed piccolo hasn't been altered yet as

at this moment too often happens in order to obtain

a louder tone e.g. the enlarging of the holes and

lipopening.

The midsection of this instrument that is crackfree!

These older instrument may not be the loudest
but their sound is so sweet that even piccolo haters
will love it!

BOXWOOD 5-KEYED FLUTE

This flute has been made out of boxwood en therefore
a very light instrument. Boxwood is quite precious and
harder to find but its resonance is incredible: A great
sounding instrument. As often happens this is a so
called stencil instrument made for one of the many dealers.

BONNEVILLE AUGUSTE

This beautiful plated Bonneville flute recently has been added to the

collection. As far as the sound goes these instruments are

hardly beatable!

For those who have seen more Bonneville engravings

this one must turn up to be a bit strange:

The addition of "Excelsior".

It's number places it between 1910 and 1920.

A shot of the tail of this unaltered instrument:

Sounding length proves to be about 602 mm.

No changes on the lipplate as well.

You do not need to play flute to like the

exquisite workmanship on this flute and

especially the crown.

Philipp Hammig Silver Flute

PHILIPP HAMMIG SILVER FLUTE (SOLD)

This flute may not win the beauty contest but is

a very good player with two "faces":

By changing the heads you have quite another story to tell.

This instrument can be dated mid sixties and has the 900

silver hallmark on every part of the flute.

Another picture of the Philipp Hammig.

A detail of the tail of the Philipp Hammig silver flute.

Note the rollers fit onto the keys. Drawn toneholes.

William Haynes Flute

This flute from the thirties of the 20th century is

in a pristine condition. A beautiful player with that creamy

sought after tone good Haynes flutes are known for.

 

Besides al the inscription necessary you are able to

see the addition: "Special Model". We do not know

exactly what is so special on this silver flute but

we presume it to be the axes work mounted 

directly on the tube itself. Nr. 12098 which place 

it in the year 1932 produced on the 14th of May.

This flute can be found back in the registration

reports of W.Haynes described as CL G# C Spec.

CL G# stands for closed G#. The last prefix C 

stands for C foot. William Haynes flutes from 

before 1980 are considered to be from the golden 

age of Haynes though they still are producing 

fine instruments!

The unaltered lipopening.

The typical earlier Haynes keywork.

Everything in a "like new" condition.

Enough distance for this instrument to breathe!

And the pads are in great condition as well.

As has been stated earlier: solid silver.

Djalma Julliot Flute / Djalma Julliot Flute part (Main Section- silver plated)

A somewhat later Djalma Julliot flute from around 1950.

It is playable but could be even better by replacing just a 

few pads. Readjusting won't be that much of a problem

as for this flute has small adjustment screws.

In its' original case and a lot of people are stating 

that it can't be made by Mr. Julliot himself. That's

correct but he already sold his shop at an early age 

so most flutes haven't been made by him. The 

headjoint has a quality of its' own. That real 

creamy French tone! Clement Masson already

took over business in 1911!

By clicking on this picture you can already take a 

look at the inscription. And the factory number.

Born into a family of musical instrument key makers, Djalma Julliot 
(1858-1921) was a specialist of the transverse flute who was very
well known in the 19th century. When he started working under his 
own name in 1894, he decided to expand the family tradition of 
making keys for musical instruments, by starting with instruments 
production. He chose to produce metal flutes.

The unaltered headcount which can be used on other 

flutes as well of course. After a subtle cleaning.

Typical for his flutes is the hole at the end of the middle 

section. As the joint is longer now the tailpiece has more

stability now. It was one of his numerous inventions.

As you can see there is no wear on the keys. I've also 

controlled this flute regarding play on the axes which

requires a more intensively overhaul. No such thing

on this flute.

These pictures have been taken before a subtle cleaning.

Of course, this could be a flute for collectors but why?

This instrument still has a lot to offer.

The cleaned tailpiece.

I will try to show you the condition of the pads 

and therefore I've disassembled this piece. By

clicking on the picture you are able to enlarge

the details.

Not the drawn but soldered toneholes are visible here

Here a view on the pads of the middle section

And on another spot here as well.

Inventive and innovative by nature, he filed numerous patents 
for various production techniques, and the era's top flautists like 
Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) and Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) 
specifically sought out his instruments for their fine balance and 
meticulous finish. In 1911, at the age of just 53, he sold his 
business to Clément Masson (circa 1880-1956), Trotte (?-?) and
Eugène Lorée (?-?). The brand ceased operations in 1956.

Some interesting information can be found on a website by
clicking on this link:

https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-musical-instrument-makers-of-la-couture-boussey-musee-des-instruments-a-vent/PwWheK1Y95yELw?hl=en

Djalma Julliot Flute part (Main Section- silver plated)

This flute part can be bought for many rasons:

Someone who has other parts here and there. 

Maybe the restoration of another French flute.

This main section bears number 133#. SOLD

You can click on any picture to get it enlarged.

Some opportunity for a close inspection...

The keys that are still there.

And of course the nice engraving the way the 

Djalma Julliot company did in the past.