Wm. S. HAYNES (BOSTON)

A solid sterling-silver flute made during the ownership of the firm by the Haynes family.

The majority of flutes from the Haynes workshop were constructed of the so-called “coin silver”: solid silver, but .900 alloy.

A few instruments from the late thirties and early forties were built of sterling silver : solid silver, .925 alloy.

Serial number is 16,875 (1941), showing “sterling” stamps on each joint and on the B key.

Extruded tone-holes, plateau keywork to low C, offset plateau G.

We measure the silver tube as .016 inches (.42 mm.)

Embouchure measures 10.3 X 12.2 mm.

Sounding length is 601 mm, the head has not been shortened.

Original pad retainers. Pads and corks are new.

Case is solid, appears to be the original.

Total weight is 426 grams.

The instrument offers a superb dark and full tone-color, with a magnificent low register.

Acquired recently by us from the family of the original ( ! ) owner, a music teacher, amateur musician and University of Kansas Graduate. The instrument was a gift from her parents for her graduation from high school. We have contact information on the family, who encourages the new owner to communite with them.

It’s a fine “Haynes Commercial” that performs very well indeed.

$2,075.

*** Note, please: photos show the instrument as it came to us. All pads and corks are scheduled to be replaced, keywork tightened and the silver lightly polished. The restoration work should be completed by May 1, 2024.