William S. Haynes solid silver flute number 16,668. 
 
Just to avoid confusion, I've posted two pages from the Haynes 1945 catalog, which show the differences between the "regular" or "commercial"  plateau flutes and the top-quality "hand-made" models.
 
Not quite certain what others think, but my own opinion is that the flutes from 1935 to 1980 are of especially high quality.  "Golden Age", some call them...when the company was still owned by the Haynes family and all their offerings were 100% American made.
 
I'm reminded of an instrument we acquired, decades ago, from the estate of a very famous teacher.  We were told that he had previously owned a good "French model" Haynes and found it to be problematic due to arthritis having affected his fingers.  Simple solution:   order from  Haynes a top-quality instrument with plateau keywork.  Just to be sure it was a good idea, he tested a hand-made plateau silver flute for a couple of weeks, then ordered the same model in solid 14K gold.
 
That particular instrument, plateau, offset G, C foot, but solid 14K was sold to a collector whom, we believe, still owns it.  In retrospect, we should have kept it for our own pleasure!
Our conclusion is that our flute is indeed "top quality professional model", and is equal to the finest offerings from the  Haynes firm.  And  it's perfect for those players who want a instrument that is a true pleasure to play!

Plateau (covered finger-holes) keywork to low C, offset G, soldered tone-holes, extended key arms over the pad cups.

The instrument was constructed with .014 silver tube, soldered tone-holes.

Sounding length is 598 mm (A=441/442), the embouchure measures 10.0 X 12.1, giving the instrument a wonderful tone color.

Total weight is 417 grams. All pads and corks are new, from our workshop in Wichita. The original case is in very good condition.

Still in production, retail price is now a bit over $15,000. Our flute is 100% made in America.
Stamped "sterling" on the head, body and B key-touch.  From the late thirties until the early forties, Haynes created flutes in .925 "sterling" silver, not the ordinary ".900 coin-silver" alloy.
Please keep in mind that this instrument is quite different from the "regular" or "commercial" models from Haynes.  Tone-holes are soldered to the tube and the keywork is of traditional French / plateau design. It truly is a professional quality instrument.
 
And one more comment:  This flute plays very well indeed, with a silvery and clear voice. It's truly one of the best Haynes that we've seen for a long time. Top recommendation!
 
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Please note that we firmly decline selling 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 wear good 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.