Hi, I am selling my original Meyers flute, with a Replacement Ivory Head joint. This is one of the originals, that the thousands of Nach Meyers flutes were copied from. A very good player, very loud, but mellow…
It is listed on the used instrument forum
https://forums.chiffandfipple.com/t/fs-original-hf-meyers-13-key-madagascar-rosewood-flute-sold/78897/1
Here is another photo of the flute…
I’ve played with a gentleman, in several sessions, who plays a flute if not identical, then very similar to this - and it sounds honestly really amazing. It’s true that it’s got a very strong sound, although one might not imagine it at first glances at the tone holes.
On a slightly different topic, and I hope this isn’t a thread hijac! I really love it when flute players take on and embrace old flutes, especially those which are a little unique, different, have a story to tell… and find their own voice with them. This particular gentleman mentioned, plays this flute like a demon, and he sounds like himself, uncomparable to anyone else (in a very good way)! … I think this is because he’s made a commitment with this flute to learn it inside out, finding his own way and voice. I love this idea 
I think it’s a shame there aren’t more flute players, who play more individual and unique flutes, rather than the enter generic rudall/pratten contemporary copy flutes. There are a whole world of great old flutes, just like this one, out there…many of them not currently fashionable because of what the slightly-sheeplike-trend-in-flutes, dictate is a ‘good flute’.
My guess is that there is one out there waiting for YOU!
A good point, though I could imagine a way to make it that wouldn’t denigrate modern flutes or the players who choose, for their own reasons, to play them.
Not all antique flutes bring joy to their owners, but I think it’s safe to say that Jon’s stamp of approval should be enough to mark this one as a contender.
Best of luck with the sale.
Rob
Jon,
Sorry if I missed it somewhere, but I don’t think you said whether this flute plays in tune with itself at A=440 hz.
It looks fantastic! You do amazing work.
I’d also like to second Calum’s point that there are some superb historical flutes out there, and that players should give them some serious consideration. Over the past few months I’ve had the good fortune to get first hand experience with numerous different old flutes, some German, some American and some English. Its true that you can find some bad ones, especially at the cheap end of the spectrum, but there are quite a lot of extremely good ones too. When someone like Jon has repaired any damage and can give assurances about tuning etc I think you have an opportunity to get a superb flute at a fraction of the market rate for an equivalent quality new one, and with low risk.
@ Rob.
Absolutely no denigration intended whatsoever, (apologies to players / makers who may have taken it that way) - I have a very special place in my heart indeed for Rudall Roses, and the upmost respect and awe for modern makers who craft their own versions of these instruments. In fact I recorded my first CD with an original R&R, and then subsequently a brilliant flute in Rudall Rose style by Holmes McNaughton. I really love playing these types of flute, and they have a lot to offer.
I simply wanted to make the point that Rudall Rose, Pratten and variants, are really lovely flutes (we all agree)… but not the only flute one can play traditional music on. I think it’s great when people make up their own minds regarding instruments : Variety is the spice of life after all! (for the record, I play both a cylindrical bore 8 key simple system, and a regular conical flute)
The flute plays well in 440 htz, as it was made late in the 19th century.
I agree with Calum, there are so many unique antique flutes out there. The Meyers is closer to a Nicholson’s Improved small hole design, the bore starts at 17.4 mm, versus a Pratten that is about 18.3 mm. I put it up along side my Nicholson’s Improved and the hole lay out is real close. Plenty of American flutes that are in better tuning at 440 htz then there English counterpart. My favorite is still R&R… 
The flute is kind of pending sale… But I still have a pile of flutes if anyone wants to be unique! 