Wylde from Rudall & Rose

Henry Wylde 8-key flute

> cocuswood with silver keys

> silver ferrules with engine turning decoration

> excellent condition

> recommissioned & repadded

Dating from between 1838 - 1852, this flute has delightful engine turning decoration to the crown, foot, and ferrules. There are no cracks in the body and foot, the toneholes have not been altered, and the keys are all in good order. The embouchure bush gives an easy and big sound, which is rich and consistant down to a strong low D. The footjoint pewter plugs work to low C.

Length: 66.8cm

Pitch: comfortable at modern pitch A=440 with tuning slide out approx 10mm.

This is a lovely playing flute that we have been pleased to bring back into good order. It comes in a large old wooden box.

As an antique more than 100 years old (HS code 97069000), this flute attracts no import tax to certain countries including USA. Check the online calculator at https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/.

CONDITION REPORT

Headjoint: original crown and cork assembly with engine turning to silver cap; fine hairline which we have repaired by removing the liner, now near invisible; oval embouchure bush, which looks like Mother-of-Pearl, measures 11.8mm x 10.9mm giving quick response and crisp articulation; silver lip-plate slightly damaged at bottom left edge, not affecting playing; new silver lower ferrule.

Barrel: two wide silver ferrules with engine turning; very fine hairline which we have repaired by removing the liner, now near invisible; marked: WYLDE/LONDON

Upper body: all original; no cracks; toneholes excellent; no old repairs; marked: WYLDE/FROM/RUDALL & ROSE/25 VILLIERS ST/STRAND/LONDON

Lower body: wide silver ferrule with engine turning; no cracks; we have fitted two replacement blocks and sourced two replacement Wylde silver keys; marked: WYLDE/LONDON

Footjoint: all original; wide silver ferrule and bottom cap with engine turning; old repair to C key block that we have tidied; no other cracks; pewter plugs work well; marked: WYLDE/LONDON

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