£150 + p&p which is a bargain for a flute of this quality. It comes in a lovely case that has hardly been used so that's in a fantastic condition too. It was serviced about a year ago and is therefore in a full working order. One owner- flute has been stored since 1967. Body, and Foot joints all fit together properly and the Crown is intact. These are just cosmetic things, nothing detrimental to the playing condition of the flute. Silver Artley Symphony Elkhart-Ind etched at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both etched with serial number154368 Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. The flute has the typical scratches and wearing to the plating on the body that you would expect from a well used instrument and there are no major dents. As a woodwind teacher / player l would say that with the B foot and the solid silver head, this would make a good intermediate to professional level flute for anybody wishing to upgrade. Bungs are easily available if you are not keen on open holes but want to try an inline G flute (a set of bungs can cost as little as £3). I bought it to experiment with the inline G and because I was playing material that required a low B. While I agree that comparing it to a Haynes Commercial model is an exaggeration, many early Artleys were actually. The ad did not state that the Artley was made by Haynes, it stated that it was similar. The only reason I'm selling it is that I have another flute that I use regularly and therefore this one isn't getting played. Regarding the Artley Commercial flute, Artley flutes started around 1930 and actually made some very nice instruments for a number of years. It has a gorgeous, bright sound and is very easy blowing. The flute has inline G, a B foot joint, open holes and a solid silver head. What is the value of an Artley flute Artley 17-0 flute Very brief Googling suggests between 500 to 600 for solid silver, 350 with solid silver head joint and plated body, 150 for plated. No other numbers appear on the flute in any of the sections. Artley flute price1840 serial number#I have for sale a lovely Artley 4-0 flute. Serial number is 2081, which is located on the head and middle section.
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