it's worth the 300 euros to get it in good working order. Vtg 1950s Silver Plated The REYNOLDS FLUTE 21446 mfg by F.A. If it has sentimental value, then by all means. Vintage Artley Silver Flute Model 600 W/ Original Case Elkhart IND USA. It would be silver plated, yes, but in terms of design and playability, it could quite possibly be a better deal.
You could probably spend a little more money and get what is now labeled as a "student" flute, and it would probably be a considerable upgrade in terms of how it plays. it probably isn't worth much more than that. So, because of its age, the kind of flute that it is (the maker), and its state of repair. I have a Symphony model with 4 digits, but it is the standard engraving type.
It was built as a professional model if it is one of those. But, with modern advances in flute-making, many student model flutes play better than the professional high end flutes made 40 years ago. It sounds like you might have a Wilkins model, but that should be clearly indicated where the Artley name is as this is the highest end vintage Artley flute model. At the time it was better than student level. A solid silver "ebay-junk" flute that cost you $200 will not be nearly as good as a silver plated muramatsu that you bought used for $1000.Īnd for the time when it was made, you are right. VINTAGE ARTLEY FLUTE Silver Plated with Carrying case - 92.76.
Re: Vintage Artley Flute Serial question 13:43 on Saturday, May 19, 2007. A compilation of serial numbers of the most popular manufacturers of the 20th century. That would make year of manufacture 1963-4. That serial is probably the top half of an 8. you have to understand that solid silver does not necessarily mean quality. Re: Vintage Artley Flute Serial question 12:11 on Saturday, May 19, 2007.