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Hi, I have a flute from the above listed maker. I believe the serial number is 70...I found the number under the D# key on the foot joint. The flute is stamped with the "Paris Exposition" logo. Can you tell me anything about this Flute?
Woodwinds are not my area, but Couesnon instruments usually have a little circle, sometimes referred to as a pineapple, that has a number in it. That number is the year of manufacture. The company was known as Couesnon & Cie from 1888 on. They were in Paris expositions in 1889 and 1900.
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| Comment | Thanks for your help. I have heard about the year-code in the pineapple...sadly, I think that my wooden flute is too worn to read the spot. I'll give it a try none the less! Peace, -Chris- | ||
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Kenton Scott
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Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.
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I perform in several historical bands, have informally researched the area, repair brass instruments, and operate a Forum dedicated to the topic at http://horn-u-copia.net
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B.S. Ed, M.S.
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