The flute looks like it is silver but I don't know anything about it. The flute was also marked: Artley Elkhart Indiana. There was an engraved number on one part of the flute: 157506. Flute is in good condition and comes with case! Light surface scratches on most of the flute from typical handling. Can you explain what I am seeiĪrtley Elkhart Ind. We'll do our best to answer informatively as possible. Read Condition Section below for more details on this flute. Cleaning rod, and the original Artley case. See the Condition Section below for more details on these spots. So we concentrated on getting those areas in the pictures for you. There are some areas where the finish is gone. There are a lot of photos of the flute from different angles for you.
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We would not be able to make a determination of the level of this flute. We assume this is an Intermediate level flute because it has closed-hole keys. Only remembered a couple of the fingerings.
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The altissimo(if you know the fingerings) notes come out very nicely. But now seems to be fine once we lubricated it. It did need some key oil in a couple of places. We took a lot of photos since we don't know much about extras like the B-Foot. more to see if there are any extras that may come with this flute. top notes spoke as well as the lowest ones. Seems to play well from our limited flute experience. Having played this flute(remembering what we could from college days) It has a nice, cutting.
#ARTLEY FLUTE 1956 SERIAL NUMBER#
And looking at serial number charts sets this as made in 1961. stamped(or hallmarked) right under Artley. It is a 1961 Closed-Hole Flute made by Artley. We'll do our best to describe the sound and condition of this flute for you. We played them many years ago in college.
#ARTLEY FLUTE 1956 PROFESSIONAL#
DESCRIPTION DETAILS Details given in easy Question& Answer dialog: What is this item? We are professional sax players and have limited knowledge in flutes. Payment must be received within 3 days of auction close. Winning bidder pays shipping and insurance. International Bidders: Contact us for shipping costs. more mark items as'gifts' US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. We do not mark merchandise values below value or. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. International Buyers- Please Note: Import duties. We strive to be a"5 star" seller in every category. BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK! Your satisfaction is our# 1 priority. Please look carefully at each picture.as photos speak a thousand words! PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY CONCERNS. USA Serial Number-10297 Needs cleaned and polished. AS THERE ARE MANY LISTED.īid on this Vintage'ARTLEY STUDENT' Flute. RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED FOR MISREPRESENTED ITEMS ONLY. PLEASE REVIEW DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS AS TO CONDITION OF ITEMS AND/OR WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH ITEM. TO HELP IN YOUR DETERMINATION OF PURCHASE. INFORMATION IS GIVEN AS TO WHAT WE KNOW OR SEE. TEST THEM OR HEAR THEM.WE ARE LIQUIDATORS, AND DO NOT HAVE EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF EVERYTHING WE SELL. LOCAL PICK UP IS ALWAYS WELCOMED PAYMENTS ARE DUE WITHIN 3 DAYS(72)HOURS. What you see pictured is what you will receive research pictures before purchase. There is one noticeable serial number on the flute on on both the smaller and larger pieces with keys it is 31606, the mouth piece contains two numbers 06. From the limited research conducted on this piece we believe it was manufactured in the 1950's.
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There has not been further testing, nor was testing conducted by an experienced flute player. This is a artley brand student flute it measures approximately 26" It does put out sound when blown into. Artley Elkhart-IND 26" Flute Vintage Serial#31606 1950s.