![]() ![]() Donald Artley spent most of his early career in the Elkhart music instrument industry before forming Artley Flute. With innovative design, cost-effective production techniques and attention to detail, Artley flutes became popular with school band programs as well as professional musicians. in Elkhart, Indiana, a city known worldwide for band instrument manufacturing. ![]() Artley and other members of the Artley family started the Artley Flute Co. The serial number dates this to 1973 and model 18-0 is known as the Student model. The genuine Artley felt lined carrying case has some surface wear but latches fine with solid handle. Fine clean solid complete condition, guaranteed to play fine. It is marked Artley Nogales Arizona 18-0 serial number 369641. Vintage Artley Nogales AZ Silverplate Flute Model 18-0 Fine with Original Case Vintage Artley Nogales AZ Silverplate Flute Model 18-0 Fine with Original. SHIPPING INFORMATION AND POLICY Please calculate your shipping costs using the following information– Box/package dimen SALES TAX Texas residents must be charged sales tax. PAYMENT POLICY Payment due: within Three Days of auction ending. ![]() Body 8.9 oz, Foot 2.9 oz) Case dimensions: 16" x 4 1/2" Case weight: 1 lb 14.2 oz. Flute Length(assembled) 26 1/4” Total flute weight: 15.2 oz. Please examine photos carefully before bidding. But it is not“worn through” 5) on the interior, small areas of the thin leather on the back bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 6) on the exterior, small areas of the thin leather on both bottom corners has worn off revealing the underlying wood construction 7) on the exterior, handle side, there are two small areas of wear on the far right and the far left where the case closes and, 8) the hinge that holds the cleaning rod in place is rusting. Case shows its age in the following ways: 1) exterior threads are no longer white 2) hinges that hold the handle to the case are rusting 3) the left lock closes only if the“slider” used to open the lock) is held in while closing 4) some wear of interior liner is evident. Unplayed, in its case for over 40 years, so we are sure the pads and springs will need to be replaced. Minor hairline scratches to be expected on a 47-year-old instrument. ![]() No visible areas where the silver plate has rubbed off. One owner said they used petroleum jelly on the joints to ease assembly/disassembly. Body, and Foot joints all fit together properly and the Crown is intact. more Elkhart-Ind” at Body/Head joint Body and Foot both marked with the serial number“154368” Artley flutes manufactured from 1966-1967 carry the numbers 153000-185999) Head. Original Case and Cleaning Rod Circa 1966 Head is marked. Vintage Artley Symphony Flute With Sterling Silver Head. ![]()
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