Thursday, July 18, 2024

Search for the Flute maker or Brand you want to know more about: ALPHABETIC ORDER

 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.

acakoevoets@kpnmail.nl

Thursday, August 10, 2006

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.







Wednesday, August 09, 2006

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#.
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.

Johann Kern Flute



This is a silverplated Johann Kern flute in it's
original case. It has the adress stamped on a little
black plate. A very nice player. SOLD

A closer look at the delicate keywork of this
silverplated Johann Kern flute. 

Johann Kern lipplate 
It is interesting to compare this ebonite lipplate
with that of the above published Philipp Hammig.