I re-assure that ALL(except light weight pads, of course) of the flute will test approx sterling(as marked) or total refund.
Marked"Signet, SPECIAL, MADE by SELMER, ElKHART, INDIANA" Also, has firm's earlier registering mark of incircle letter"R" Guarantee: As a jeweler and retired precious metals tester for refinery. Hallmarks and Marks: Has firm's earlier coin silver mark"COIN SILVER" Also. Measurements: 26 1/3 inches long and up to nearly 2 inches wide with main body nearly 3/4 inch wide. Auction starting price is very reasonbly low. The case is in relevently good vintage shape. It also comes with a very nice vintage case with dark cobalt blue velvet inner linning. ALL in very excellent shape as in what alot of collectors would considered as in very excellent. Plays beautifully compared to most standard flutes. Total coin silver weight is approx 440 grams(approx 14 troy ounces) It's very well made with very impressive smith workmanship. Weighs: exactly 443.8 grams(14.11 troy oz) Subtracting light weight pad weight. The coin silver flute with its coin silver rod. Firm later incorporated 1989 as Conn-Selmer Inc. Likely made while Henry was still active. Firm was e stablishing in 1885 as the Henri Selmer& Cie Co. Made by the Selmer Co, Elkhart, Indiana, USA in firm's special signet design with NO monogram. Are ALL made of coin silver of 900 to 920 which is approx sterling silver grade of 925. SHIPPING INFORMATION AND POLICY Please calculate your shipping costs using the following information– Box/package dimenįeatures: This is a very nice vintage flute. SALES TAX Texas residents must be charged sales tax. PAYMENT POLICY Payment due: within Three Days of auction ending. Body 8.9 oz, Foot 2.9 oz) Case dimensions: 16" x 4 1/2" Case weight: 1 lb 14.2 oz. Flute Length(assembled) 26 1/4” Total flute weight: 15.2 oz. Please examine photos carefully before bidding. But it is not“worn through” 5) on the interior, small areas of the thin leather on the back bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 6) on the exterior, small areas of the thin leather on both bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 7) on the exterior, handle side, there are two small areas of wear on the far right and the far left where the case closes and, 8) the hinge that holds the cleaning rod in place is rusting. more handle to the case are rusting 3) the left lock closes only if the“slider” used to open the lock) is held in while closing 4) some wear of interior liner is evident. Case shows its age in the following ways: 1) exterior threads are no longer white 2) hinges that hold the. Unplayed, in its case for over 40 years, so we are sure the pads and springs will need to be replaced. Minor hairline scratches to be expected on a 47-year-old instrument. No visible areas where the silver plate has rubbed off. One owner said they used petroleum jelly on the joints to ease assembly/disassembly. Body, and Foot joints all fit together properly and the Crown is intact.
#Emerson eld flute any good serial#
Artley Symphony Elkhart-Ind” at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both marked with the serial number“154368” Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. Original Case and Cleaning Rod Circa 1966 Head is marked. Vintage Artley Symphony Flute With Sterling Silver Head.