Lebret
s/n 4516
A Bargain French Flute
L.L. Lebret Flute serial
#4516, made around 1927. Silver plated Maillechort, handmade, soldered
tone holes, Art Nouveau style
keywork, open hole, no adjustment screws, inline G, Bb shake, tear drop D#, C-foot,
blue steel springs, original pad retainers, felt pads.
Lebret #4516 is one of the rare Lebrets that actually plays! The restoration is older and will need some refreshing for optimal performance. The moderately oval-shape embouchure hole is both unusual and original. It gives the flute a very rich beautiful tone that is neither harsh nor overly bright. The sound quality is comparable to that of a silver instrument rather than a plated one. The mechanism is in good condition, no dents, the plating has some normal wear and pitting. It comes in a generic case in fair condition.
Maker's marks are on both the lipplate and the body, serial number on the body only. Engraving is very crisp.
MARK: L.L./LEBRET/4516/ PARIS/ DÉPOSÉ
The embouchure hole measures 10.4 x 12.6 mm.
Sounding length is 604 mm.
Headjoint length is 8-3/4”.
The flute weighs 387 grams.
Please see detailed photos below.
Price is $1,000 USD, $35 shipping within USA.
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