BUFFET-CRAMPON (PARIS)

A cylindrical grenadilla flute made during the Paul Evette and Ernest Schaeffer ownership of the Buffet firm (1885 – 1929).

Mostly known for their clarinets, Buffet produced a handful of other superb instruments in the latter part of the 19^th. century.

*** A fine Buffet-Crampon flute, serial number P181L (1900 - 1901). ***

French hallmarks and maker’s mark are found on each key. The workmanship is of high quality.

French open keywork to low C, inline G.

Embouchure measures 10.4 X 12.1 mm.

Sounding length is 608 mm. The flute plays well at A = 435 or a shade below.

Original spike and washer pad retainers.

Case is original.

Total weight is 460 grams.

$4,500.