Fully Restored
Pratten Rare Flute
PRATTEN FINGERING SYSTEM - Simple System with warm round tone
Cylindrical non tapered bore
Excellent condition
Robert Sidney Pratten born Jan 23, 1824 (death February 1868)
Pratten was a flautist and composer for his instrument. In 1852 he introduced his "Pratten's Perfected Flute". From 1857 onward, he carried out further improvements to both conical and cylindircal bore flutes. His flutes remained popular until the 20c.
FEATURES
2 sections
Grenadilla Wood
Sharp embouchure
German Silver
Overhauled with KID Brand treated leather pads
New Corks
Gorgeous original case with original hardware
No logo most likely made by Boosey & Hawks
THIS FLUTE
This fine Pratten flute has been fully restored by a wooden instrument restoration expert
Full disassembly
Soak in organic non nut oil
New pads / corks / leather pads
Polish and re aligh mechanism
Re assemble and fine tune
Repair case