A SMALL COLLECTION OF FOUR FLUTES FROM THE PARIS WORKSHOP OF
THE GODFROY FAMILY, PRE 1818 TO 1888.
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The first:  “( sun ) / Godfroy / a Paris” stamp, three round silver keys, one articulated flat D# key mounted on crescent plates.  Original mounts, two tiny socket cracks, (never pinned, now invisible.)  No tuning barrel. Embouchure  measures 8.5 X 10.3 mm.
Wood box may be original, but no name.  Plays very well at 435 pitch or just a bit lower.
Pre 1818  (?)
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Number two: “ ( sun ) / Godfroy Aine / Paris “ stamp, five  round keys, believed to be original gold plate over silver.  Keys mounted on oval plates. Original mounts, no cracks or damage to the wood.  Tuning barrel.  Embouchure measures 9.9 X 11.5 mm.
Wood box fits the instrument perfectly, may be original, but no name stamped on the box.
Plays very well at 435 pitch.
1828 – 1836 (?).
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The third instrument: “ ( sun ) / Godfroy / Aine / Paris / ( logo ) /  s g d g “.   Keys are silver, but no hallmarks or maker’s marks.  Keys mounted on modern pillars / posts on oval plates.
The  original  box is leather-covered, with Godfroy stamp and address.   Embouchure measures 9.9 X 11.5.
No cracks, no damage, plays very well at 435 pitch.
1870 – 1888 ( ? ).
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The fourth :  Engraved on the head, body and foot joints: CLAIR / GODFROY AINE / Brevete / PARIS / 859
One French hallmark, almost invisible, on the head socket.
Soldered tone-holes, perforated keywork to low C, in-line G.
We measure the silver tube as .013 inches.
Sounding length is 599 mm. The head may have been shortened several mm.
Intonation, with the head pulled three mm, is superb, playing well at 438-439, but not 442 or higher.
Original spike and washer pad retainers.
Case is original, with maker's stamps.
Total weight is 373 grams.
The instrument appears to have been played very little, showing sharp engraving on the head, body and foot.
Keywork does not show marks of swedging.
No damage to the tube, no appearance of any burnishing or other repairs to the bo
1864 – 1866 ( ? )
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PLEASE NOTE that these four instruments are being sold ONLY as a set of four:  the sale of single instruments is not being offered.
Also please note that we firmly decline selling these four original flutes to any individual who has plans to alter, “re-tune”, replace embouchure plates or have otherwise any plans to change or destroy the flutes.
 
All four wear new pads and corks and are ready for historical performances.
The total price MAY include “hand-to-hand” delivery to certain countries.  That means no chance of loss or shipping damage.
 
Three of the above four have been in my personal collection, the other is a relatively new acquisition.   It’s entirely possible, probable even, that my descriptions or measurements are not totally accurate. I invite your comments for more information.
 
*** Your inquires are invited!
GR/Wichita
 
HG