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05/06/2026

Haynes #25518

Golden Age Thin Handmade Haynes

Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial #25518, made in 1956. Solid silver, #9 headjoint, small patch on headjoint where a microphone was removed, handmade French model, soldered tone holes, open hole, pointed arms, no adjustment screws, inline G, C-foot, Bb shake, .012" tubing, forged keys and touches, gold springs, Straubinger pads, traditional scale.

This flute is an outstanding example of the golden age period handmade flutes produced by the Wm. S. Haynes Company. #25518 was overhauled with Straubinger pads, it has a tight mechanism and is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition. It has the signature Haynes sound - sweet and powerful - with a fast response across all registers. The action is light and smooth. The flute vibrates strongly in the low register, the high register is free and without tightness, the middle is just beautiful beyond comparison. Well-preserved handmade Haynes flutes from the golden age period are rare, especially one with such a gorgeous tone. It comes in a Protec case in excellent condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.2 x 12.3 mm.

Sounding length is 600 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The flute weighs 380 grams.

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Price is $3,000 USD, $75 shipping within USA

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04/29/2026

Powell s/n 2133

One of the Last Old Powells

Verne Q. Powell flute #2133, made in 1961, Commercial French Model, drawn tone hole, .016+”, solid silver, open hole, Y-arms, inline G, Bb shake, B-foot with gizmo, gold springs, no adjusting screws, Straubinger pads, A=440 traditional scale.

Commercial Powell flutes are something of a hidden gem in the used handmade flute market, especially those made during Verne Q. Powell’s era. Aside from features like drawn tone holes and Y-arms, these “Commercial” models are essentially identical to the flutes marketed as Handmade. Even the footjoint construction is the same, with a separate socket box joint that is soldered on rather than extruded from the body.

Powell #2133 was made in the year of Powell’s retirement. It is in excellent condition and ready to play. It has a robust sound that is easy to control and articulate. Its tone reflects the classic silvery character of vintage Powells - long associated with most major American orchestral flute sections prior to the 1980s. This vintage Powell is a true workhorse, built for everyday professional use. It will easily outlast any flute built today at the same or twice the price point. It comes in a modern French case in good 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 10.5 x 12.0 mm.

Sounding length is 638 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The flute weighs 445 grams.

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Price is $4,000 USD, $90 shipping within USA.

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04/24/2026

Flutemakers of Australia s/n 9458

A Boutique Handmade Flute

Flutemakers of Australia flute #9458, likely made around, 1985. Solid silver, plateau model, drawn tone hole, .016", offset G, C # trill, C-foot, Bb shake, gold springs, faceted rings, felt pads, modern scale, A=442.

Flutemakers of Australia, a Sydney-based flute company, was founded in the late 1970s by John Lehner and Ray Holliday as the first specialist flute maker in the country. Mark O’Connor joined the company in 1987, later assumed management, and ultimately purchased the business in 1995.

#9458 is in good condition, plays all the way down to low C on older pads. An overhaul will bring the flute up to peak performance, but even as is, it remains enjoyable to play. The lipplate design is unique that it has a subtle "wave" element that Lehner advertised it as raised lipplate. It is not extreme or even obvious, but the result is a big sound with many different colors, quick articulations, easy to control and a comfortable feel on the chin. The key work is well made, showing influence from the Boston school of flutemaking since Lehner completed a research sabbatical at the Powell workshop in Boston. On our flute, the F # tone hole has been replaced with a soldered tone hole, likely a repair after damage to the original. It comes in a wooden case in poor condition.

Maker’s mark on both the headjoint and the body, serial number on headjoint only.

The embouchure hole measures 10.1 x 11.9 mm.

Sounding length is 597 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-3/4”.

The flute weighs 442 grams.

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Price is $2,000 USD, $60 shipping to USA.

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04/06/2026

Haynes Silver Headjoint

14K Gold Lipplate

William S. Haynes solid silver headjoint, gold lipplate, in very good condition, .018”. Plays very well. Traditional style.

Maker’s monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.3 x 12.2 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The headjoint weighs 93 grams.

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

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04/06/2026

Powell Silver Headjoint

A Fine Player

Verne Q. Powell solid silver headjoint, in very good condition, from the 1960s, .016”. Plays like an "old Powell" with rich dark sound, full low register, easy top.

Maker’s logo on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.7 x 12.1 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The headjoint weighs 79 grams.

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Price is $900 USD, $45 shipping within USA.

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03/26/2026

Louis Lot s/n 5306

A Bargain Barat

Louis Lot Flute serial #5306, made in 1892. Silver plated body and keys, solid silver lipplate with hall marks and maker’s marks, handmade plateau model, soldered tone holes, pointed arms, no adjustment screws, inline G, C-foot, , B/C shake, .015" tubing, replacement gold springs, original pad retainers, felt pads, decorated base plate left over from a previously crutch installation.

Lot #5306 is currently not in optimal playing condition due to leaking pads and will require a full overhaul to restore its characteristic vintage French voice. The headjoint is original. For testing purposes, it plays well in other French flute bodies. There are signs of spot platting on worn areas, especially on the close cups. It comes in a modern French case in fair condition.

Maker’s mark on both the headjoint and the body, serial number on headjoint only.

Mark: L.L./LOUIS LOT/PARIS/5306/BREVETÉ.

The embouchure hole measures 10.0 x 11.8 mm.

Sounding length is 602 mm.

Headjoint length is 9”.

The flute weighs 376 grams.

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Price is $2,000 USD, $60 shipping to USA.

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03/21/2026

Haynes #36208

A Good Handmade Haynes

Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial #36208, made in 1967. Solid silver, handmade French model, soldered tone holes, open hole, pointed arms, no adjustment screws, inline G, C-foot, Bb shake, .013-” tubing, #9 headjoint taper, forged keys and touches, gold springs, felt pads, traditional scale, A=440.

Haynes #36208 is in good used condition. The pads are older but covering well. They are fine for casual playing. A repad, adjustment or overhaul would be recommended for serious performance. The mechanism and body are in good shape, some tarnish from age and regular use. The sound is sweet and clear, good tone colors, easy articulations - a tribute to a well cut embouchure hole which is slightly smaller than most other Haynes embouchure holes of the period. It comes in its original case in good condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.2 x 12.1 mm.

Sounding length is 600 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The flute weighs 395 grams.

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Price is $2,750 USD, $75 shipping within USA.

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03/01/2026

Bernhard Hammig #2464

German Tradition - Modern Flute

Bernhard Hammig Flute serial #2464, silver body, .970 silver headjoint, soldered tone hole, .016”, French Model open hole, pointed arms, offset G, split E, Bb shake, B-foot with gizmo, D # and C # rollers, steel springs, adjusting screws on right hand, felt pads, A=442 modern scale.

Bernhard Hammig came from a long line of flute makers. While the Philipp Hammig brand is perhaps better known for orchestral piccolos, Bernhard Hammig has established his own distinct atelier, focusing on high-end custom flutes and innovative designs.

Hammig #2464 is in very good condition, ready to play. The mechanism is precise, evident of Germany engineering, the pads are older, but covering well, key action is fast and smooth, very solid feeling. The sound is strong, dark and sweet, as one would expect from the German tradition. It comes in its original case in fair condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.3 x 11.7 mm.

Sounding length is 629 mm.

Headjoint length is 9”.

The flute weighs 516 grams.

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Price is $5,000 USD, $110 shipping within USA.

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02/20/2026

Haynes #51210

Robert Winn Scale Solid 14K Gold Flute

Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial #51210, made in 2001. 14K solid gold, handmade French model, 18K riser, soldered tone holes, open hole, pointed arms, no adjustment screws, inline G, C-foot, Bb shake, .012” tubing, garnet on crown, forged keys and touches, gold springs, felt pads, jeweled crown, Robert Winn scale, A=442.

Between 1999 and 2002, Haynes was making some very exciting instruments during the final years of John Fuggetta’s ownership of the company. He collaborated with Jacque Zoon to reintroduce the Haynes wood flute. He brought in Johan Brögger to incorporate the Brögger mechanism into the existing Haynes keywork. Only about 15 wood flutes and 20 Brögger flutes were made. To offer an option to the Deveau scale, Fuggetta adopted the Robert Winn scale, a variation on the Cooper and William scales, offering its own subtleties and flavors. Closed to 80 flutes were produced.

After Fuggetta’s untimely death in 2001, his family assumed control of the business, and the ambitious new projects he had initiated gradually came to a halt. His efforts to super charge and modernize the long-standing traditions of the Haynes Co. were ultimately left unrealized.

Haynes #51210 is in excellent condition, ready to play. Its sound is resonant, full, and vibrant, with a quick response and a wide dynamic range. The Winn scale feels balanced and even, similar to the William Bennett scale, well suited to the British style of flute playing, and with a C-foot to boot. This flute represents an artistic interpretation of the golden age gold Haynes flutes, reimagined in a modern scale format by John Fuggetta - the last owner/operator of the Haynes empire. The exquisite beauty in both its tone and traditional craftsmanship is beyond words. With today’s elevated gold price, the intrinsic value of the metal alone is worth the asking price. It comes in its original case in good condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on all 3 joints.

The embouchure hole measures 10.5 x 12.4 mm.

Sounding length is 594 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The flute weighs 457 grams.

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Price is $39,500 USD, $175 shipping within USA.

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02/13/2026

Haynes #35842

Handmade Closed Hole

Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial #35842, made in 1967. Solid silver, handmade Close Hole model, offset G, C-foot, Bb shake, forged keys and touches, soldered tone holes, gold springs, 0.013” tubing, Straubinger pads, traditional scale.

Haynes #35842 is in excellent condition, ready to play. It was converted to Straubinger pads at some time and offers a more modern approach. There are no dents, and the cosmetics are good with just some tarnish from regular use. Handmade closed hole Haynes flutes are much more difficult to find than their open hole French models, let alone one from the 1960's. It has a sweet vibrant timbre, well-balanced and responsive low and high registers. The original case is in excellent condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.4 x 12.2 mm.

Sounding length is 599 mm.

Headjoint length is 8-7/8”.

The flute weighs 411 grams.

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Price is $2,000 USD, $60 shipping within USA.

02/13/2026

Haynes #20388

A Super Thin .011” Flute

Wm. S. Haynes Flute serial #20388 made in 1949. Solid silver, Handmade French Model, soldered tone holes, open hole, pointed arms, .011”, no adjustment screws, inline G, B-foot, Bb shake, forged keys and touches, gold springs, felt pads, traditional scale.

Haynes #20388 is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition. But the pads are only sealing well enough for testing purposes. This flute is exceptionally light at just 409 grams—lighter than most modern C-foot flutes. This flute was well taken care of as most thin flutes tend to acquire some dents over time. The tubing of our flute is in pristine condition. An overhaul is recommended for professional performance. It comes in its original case in excellent condition.

Maker’s mark and serial number on body only. Monogram on headjoint.

The embouchure hole measures 10.3 x 12.2 mm.

Sounding length is 635 mm.

Headjoint length is 9”.

The flute weighs 409 grams.

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Price is $3,000 USD, $75 shipping within USA.

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