Powell
s/n 956
Handmade, C# Trill, Low B
Verne Q. Powell flute #956,
made in 1950. Solid silver, Handmade model, .014" tubing, soldered tone
holes, French open hole, C# trill, B-foot without gizmo, inline G, Bb shake,
white gold springs, felt pads, traditional scale.
#956 is in very good
condition, some tarnish, the pads cover adequately for casual playing, some
wear in the mechanism, smooth action, very crisp engravings which were the work
of Verne Powell himself. The embouchure is original and well shaped. Our flute
has a wonderful robust old Powell sound with beautiful shades of colors, sweet singing middle
register, full bottom, and a silvery top. It vibrates nicely under the fingers.
It comes in a modern Northwind French case in excellent condition.
Maker’s marks are on all
three joints, serial number on the body only.
MARK: Three-sided VQP
logo/VERNE Q. POWELL/BOSTON
The embouchure hole measures 10.4 x 12.1 mm.
Sounding length is 639 mm.
Headjoint length is 9”.
The flute weighs 446 grams.
Please see detailed photos below.
Price is $5,000 USD, $105 shipping within USA.
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