more 2) hinges that hold the handle to the case have a bit of rust 3) left lock closes as long as the“slider” used to open the lock) is held in while closing- the owner remembers this as an original issue with the case 4) some wear of interior liner is evident. Case shows its age in the following ways(see photos to confirm) 1) exterior threads are no longer white. Unplayed, in its case for over 40 years, so we are assuming the pads and springs will need to be replaced, but we could be wrong. Minor hairline scratches to be expected on a 47-year-old instrument. No visible areas on foot or body where silver plate has rubbed off. One owner- flute has been stored since 1967. Body, and Foot joints all fit together properly and the Crown is intact. #ARTLEY FLUTE HEADJOINT SERIAL#Silver” Artley Symphony Elkhart-Ind” etched at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both etched with serial number“154368” Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. Original Case and Cleaning Rod Circa 1966 Head is etched. Nice Vintage Artley Symphony Flute With Solid Sterling Silver Head. SHIPPING INFORMATION AND POLICY Please calculate your shipping costs using the following information– Box/package dimen SALES TAX Texas residents must be charged sales tax. PAYMENT POLICY Payment due: within Three Days of auction ending. Body 8.9 oz, Foot 2.9 oz) Case dimensions: 16" x 4 1/2" Case weight: 1 lb 14.2 oz. Flute Length(assembled) 26 1/4” Total flute weight: 15.2 oz. Please examine photos carefully before bidding. But it is not“worn through” 5) on the interior, small areas of the thin leather on the back bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 6) on the exterior, small areas of the thin leather on both bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 7) on the exterior, handle side, there are two small areas of wear on the far right and the far left where the case closes and, 8) the hinge that holds the cleaning rod in place is rusting. more handle to the case are rusting 3) the left lock closes only if the“slider” used to open the lock) is held in while closing 4) some wear of interior liner is evident. Case shows its age in the following ways: 1) exterior threads are no longer white 2) hinges that hold the. Unplayed, in its case for over 40 years, so we are sure the pads and springs will need to be replaced. No visible areas where the silver plate has rubbed off. One owner said they used petroleum jelly on the joints to ease assembly/disassembly. Artley Symphony Elkhart-Ind” at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both marked with the serial number“154368” Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. Original Case and Cleaning Rod Circa 1966 Head is marked. Vintage Artley Symphony Flute With Sterling Silver Head.
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