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Rare A. Lecomte handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900

Rare A. Lecomte handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900

Rare A. Lecomte handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900
“Time Caps eule” A. Lecomte & Cie handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900 Lovely Db piccolo flute carefully handmade in Paris by Arsène Zoë Lecomte between 1890 and 1910. L&Cie (tuning fork)/A. According to The New Langwill Index , Arsène Zoë Lecomte was trained by Gautrot Aîné before creating his own shop. This “time capsule” instrument is in full original condition, never modified, certainly with its original pads. Clearly, this piccolo has been played only several months by its original owner, then safely stored by the family in a dry closet until now. After a careful disassembling and examination, we can’t find any wear on the keys and mechanics. The tone holes are perfect. The grain and texture of the flammed exotic wood is absolutely delicious. This gorgeous Lecomte piccolo plays pretty well on its original pads with this rich, deep and singing sound from the French golden era, in the tradition established by Louis Lot and Auguste Bonneville. Please look at the perfect oval cut of the embouchure hole! No visible cracks or repaired cracks in the wood except one on the end cap. Plays pretty well from low to high notes but would certainly benefit from new pads and corks. Sounding length: 247 mm. Full length: 301 mm Plays at 440 Hz. Comes in a delicious french wooden case in very good condition. Very few remain on the market today : they are so cherished by professional musicians and sought after by collectors. Item is located in France. The instrument can become misaligned slightly during transport. Please feel free to ask any question. The item “Rare A. Lecomte handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900″ is in sale since Wednesday, July 06, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Wind & Woodwind\Band & Orchestral\Flutes”. The seller is “tubes-deluxe” and is located in Cahors. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: A. Lecomte
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Body Material: Flammed wood
  • Skill Level: Professional
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Rare A. Lecomte handmade antique French wooden Db piccolo flute circa 1900