Dave Williams D flute – current value?

[Simononsolway]

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if I could tap into the collective wisdom of the forum.

I’m trying to get a realistic idea of what my Dave Williams flute might be worth in today’s market. I’m not advertising it for sale at this stage – I’m simply interested in hearing what people think it would currently fetch.

It was bought new by me from Hobgoblin Music on 16 June 1998, and I’ve owned it ever since.

Specification:

• Dave Williams handmade flute
• Keyless in D
• African blackwood
• Sterling silver rings
• Tuning slide
• Original fitted hard case
• Original Hobgoblin receipt

It has been carefully looked after and, to the best of my knowledge, is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs. The original corks are still fitted.

I’ve attached a few photographs.

I’d be genuinely interested in hearing what members think would be a realistic current value for a private sale.

Many thanks,

Simon

[JOBDC]

I’m not really sure but note a couple things for you: Based on the pictures, the flute does not have a tuning slide. The Irish Flute store maintains an archive of past sales including listing prices. They have sold 5 Dave Williams flutes but only one of those was keyless and it did have a tuning slide. It was listed for $1,499. A tuning slide is a relatively expensive add on. For example a new keyless Copley in Delrin (for which have an order pending) is $515 without a tuning slide and $910 with.

[JOBDC]

Here is the listing I mentioned for the Dave Williams with tuning slide:

Dave Williams Blackwood D