Our Description
This Model 5 Louis Lot, dating from 1908, was built under E. Chambille's ownership. This features an independent G# (closed G# system) and separate straps for the trill keys and main mechanism. The trill is to Bb.
This flute is in the original scale, untuned, with a solid 14k lip-plate re-cut by Ian McLauchlan.
The headjoint stamp reads:
L.L.
LOUIS LOT
PARIS
7884
BREVETÉ
The body stamp reads:
L.L
LOUIS LOT
PARIS
BREVETÉ
About Louis Lot
As the choice of Altès, Taffanel, Hennebains and Gaubert, the Louis Lot flute was instrumental in the formation of the French concept of sound. Indeed, Louis Lot flute have been intimately associated with the development and spread of the French school of flute playing.
Because of their unique sound and feel, Louis Lot flutes have been much sought after by exponents of the French School). Roughly 10,400 flutes were numbered during the ninety-seven year period of the company's activity; the combination of the distinctive quality of metals at that time, the techniques used to make them and the individual handmade characteristcs of each of these instruments make them a desirable instrument for both players and collectors.
We have in-house specialists in French flutes and are happy to guide you to choosing the right Louis Lot instrument for you.
Specifications
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- Solid headjoint
- Solid silver body, tube and mechanism
- 14k rose lip-plate and riser, original, re-cut by Ian McLauchlan
- Drawn body tube
- 7000 series instrument
- Open holes
- Inline G key
- French-style pointed key-arms
- C footjoint
- Includes wooden case
Item Details
Item number: C125221 (Please quote this Item Number if you contact us about this item)Serial number: 738***
Manufacturer: Louis Lot
Model number: silver
Category: Vintage Flutes
Buy second hand with confidence
Unless stated otherwise, all of our pre-owned, ex-demo and ex-display instruments are cleaned and checked, set up or serviced in our workshop prior to sale.
