Superb - Lefevre, Paris “Breveté” Flute For Sale

Lefevre, Paris “Brevet”

A very rare and beautiful flute in fully restored condition. Silver hallmarked keys are very elegant (see pictures of hallmarks- maker’s mark seems to be H.V.). Great attention to detail in the building of this instrument. With original case. The keywork on this flute is about as good as it gets! This flute plays well for me at a=440.

This is a simple system flute, basically a modified 9 key (B foot). Silver embouchure plate. The F# vent shows that it is tuned low, so that the cross fingering is still good for F-natural. This key is the main part of Tulou\'s perfection back in the late \'20\'s or 30’s. It is wonderful that you can play an F natural in ways - all producing the same sound - short f, long f, and cross-fingered. A brilliant idea.

The \"brill\" key with the two rings is an improvement on Tulou\'s closed F# vent. Lefevre was listed as offering a “Brevet” flute in 1835.At one time Lefevre and Godfroy were in partnership together.(description with the help of David Shorey)