Hi folks -
I’m in the process of paying for a new house, and need to free up some funds before the bank comes looking for me. The first is an excellent Rudall and Rose 8 keyed Covent Garden flute (s/n 3415) with both the original cocus headstock and a Wilkes blackwood headstock that plays readily in tune in 440. I have an original R+R case in serviceable condition, as well as a nicely hand-made case that holds the flute well. Pictures are available on request. I would like $5500.00 for the instrument + Shipping as required (I’m in New York).
The second flute is a Grenadilla Powell wood flute with sterling silver mechanism, B foot and closed French cups. The flute comes with case and case cover and sells new at present for nearly $14,500! The flute is in excellent condition (s/n 11391). I’d like $7000 for it, but will consider reasonable offers as well. Pictures on request.
Best of all to all, and ask away should you have any questions!
Cheers - Ed
This R&R looks just fantastic…
The Rudall flute has gone to its new home, but the Powell remains. Is there anyone interested in a beautiful grenadilla flute with all the appointments at less than 1/2 price? - Ed
I don’t know anything about Powell flutes, but can say the R & R is everything Ed said it would be. Great flute in great condition from a reasonable person and fine communicator. Feel very lucky to have gotten it. 
Wish Ed the best in selling his other instrument.
Would anyone be interested in the powell flute for $6500? 'tis my last offer before it goes back into the lineup…
Best of all to all - Ed
“I don’t know anything about Powell flutes, but can say the R & R is everything Ed said it would be. Great flute in great condition from a reasonable person and fine communicator. Feel very lucky to have gotten it. Wish Ed the best in selling his other instrument.”
Congratulations Libraryman on getting the Rudall & Rose. I got an 1892 cocus Rudall & Carte 8 key about a year ago and I’m very pleased with it. Mine had been unplayed for a number of years and had leaky pads but I guess yours is in playing mode? Do you prefer the Rudall or Wilkes head joint?
Hello again, Steampacket
Thanks very much. This is only the third original R & R I’ve ever played and not knowing if its been played or oiled or anything, I’ve been bringing it along slowly. I’m a bit nervous of cocus and have been playing the Wilkes. It really sounds good with that headjoint. Best tone I’ve ever gotten. Loud, rich, full. Kind of an eye opener. I’d like to get the pads checked by a real pro, but I don’t see any problems at all. I’ve tried the R & R headjoint twice and that was an eye opener too. It plays great! I guess I had assumed that the extra head joint was made to improve the flutes playability and tone, but I love the original too. Obviously I haven’t played it enough to have chosen a favorite and probably won’t until I decide how I decide to seal the cocus. Am leaning toward putting on a clear mylar plastic lip plate cut out of a sheet I use to make clear pickguards on my guitars and bouzoukis. They are thin, adhere well, and are easily removed.
Glad you are happy with your R & R too. It would be fun to see how different ours are being separated by 60 years. Hope us old Librarys guys can meet up some day! All the best, Steve
BTW, do you use the original head joint?
Aye, I use the original headjoint and play the flute as it is. It starts to sing after it’s been played for 20 minutes or so. I’ve treated the old pads and the flute’s playable. It has a big F# hole and the edge of a key block could have been designed/placed better but I’m getting used to it now. It has a very pleasant tone, good volume, although doesn’t have the power of an Olwell or Wilkes. I hope Ed finds a home for the Powell, seems like a good buy for the right person
I had a big Wilkes boxwood and an Olwell Nicholson that were both capable of serious volume. Went up to 11 
But they were harder to play than the McGee and Copley I eventually settled on. So I usually felt like I was struggling with those big flutes. This R & R has maybe a touch more volume than my other flutes and maybe I’ll get more out of it as I get used to it. I guess its a medium holed flute. The F# is not really large like some I’ve seen and the blocks are nicely positioned. I don’t like it when they ramp straight up from a hole because I use a piper’s grip. This flute is a very comfortable 8-keyed one. So I guess volume is largely controlled by the player’s capabilities. Me, I am generally louder and more consistent on a medium flute than a real honker. Don’t know if you’ve ever found that to be true for you too. Best wishes, Steve
"Me, I am generally louder and more consistent on a medium flute than a real honker. " Steve.
I’m used to the Olwell Pratten so I remind myself to back off when playing the R&C and not push so hard as it is a different type of flute with a more refined tone. Not a powerful session instrument like the Pratten. I wrote Ginsburg about the R&C but he never replied. It is in very good condition, no cracks or repairs. I can imagine it was played when new then put away when the owner lost interest or died? Prehaps it was part of Andrew’s collection, before it came into Ginsburg’s possession?