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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