Vintage Louis Lot Flute #31XX

Our Description

We believe headjoint has been shortened slightly, Untuned - original scale. Made by Villette.

The headjoint stamp reads:

L.L.
LOUIS LOT
PARIS
3196
BREVETÉ

The body stamp reads:

L.L
LOUIS LOT
PARIS
BREVETÉ

General Condition

This flute is in good overall condition. There has been one repair in the past to the E tonehole, but the solder otherwise looks good. We believe the headjoint has been shortened slightly, and that the lip-plate isn't original (it bears a resemblence to Bonneville), and may be silver-plated but it is not possible to be certain without testing. This is one of Villette's last flutes, from 1882.

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

What's Included

• Original hard case

Item Details