Marigaux s/n 1286

A Bargain French Flute

Marigaux serial #1286. Silver plated, French open hole model, drawn tone holes, pointed arms, offset G, no adjustment screw, C-foot, Bb shake, .015" tubing, blue steel springs, modern style pad retainers, felt pads, A=440.

Marigaux was a member of SML (Strasser, Marigaux, Lemaire), founded in 1935. They gained renown for acquiring Louis Lot in 1951. Jules Marigaux was born in 1883 and received training at Buffet-Crampon where his father was "premier ouvrier" (foreman). Presently, Marigaux continues to thrive as a highly regarded oboe manufacturer.

Marigaux #1286 is a very special flute. It is very light and has a big, beautiful, and clear voice, very vibrant. The pads are quite old, but the flute is still playing well down to the low D. The C and C# pads would need to be replaced in order to play the full range. The mechanism is in fair condition for casual playing. The headjoint ring was moved up 1/8" and the tenon was probably shortened by the same amount. There is much tarnish, but the plating is very good. It comes in the original French case in well-used condition.

Maker's marks on headjoint and body. Serial number on body only.

MARK: MARIGAUX/SML/ PARIS/BREVETÉ/1286

The embouchure hole measures 10.3 x 12 mm.

Sounding length is 597 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-3/4”.

The flute weighs 377 grams.

Please see detailed photos below.

Price is $1,000 USD, $45 shipping within USA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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