Flute, C
Makerby
Louis Lot
Distributor
E. Barat
Date1898
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
ModelModel 5 silver cylinder flute with C foot
Serial No.6412
SignedStamped on head: L.L / LOUIS LOT / PARIS / 6412 / BREVETÉStamped on body below socket: L.L / LOUIS LOT / PARIS / BREVETÉ
MarkingsHallmarks: two: diamond shape H. Villette and rounded boar's head (which means "silver of Paris)
Found on:
Head: lip plate right side edge
Body: top ferrule of socket and on sides of following keys: LH thumb Bb, LH thumb C, G#, Bb trill
Foot: bottom most ferrule
DescriptionBoehm system flute with French silver body and keywork. Closed G# key. Soldered tone holes.
This flute was produced under E. Barat's ownership of the Louis Lot firm.
DimensionsTotal assembled length (from top to bottom, not including endcap): 667 mm
Acoustical length (from center of embouchure hole to bottom): 599 mm
Head (not including endcap): 178 mm
Body: 358 mm
Foot: 130.9 mm
Inner Bore at very top of head, cap removed: 16.6 mm
Inner Bore at end of head joint: 18.9 mm
Inner Bore at bottom of body: 18.7 mm
Inner Bore at bottom foot joint: 18.7 mm
Embouchure hole diameter (length X width): 11.9 X 10.0 mm
Credit LineGift in memory of Victor T. Piltch, Jr. (1930-1994), by his wife, Edith C. Piltch, 2010
Object number14491
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