No serial number (1835-1852?), a bit of work to do, but hopefully a good buy for someone, anyone here?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140857365976
You been “missing in action”, Mark?
I just hope Lorenzo now manages to sell his other flute, though maybe at that rather nice price he may get away with it…
I guess it standard for Wylde not to have a serial #…
price is great for a “from R&R” wylde.
Nice one, and Colpliments 
Nice price
Yup I got it
AND I sold the Glen.
Will let you know if it was worth the swap when I get the Wylde 
A good thing is that I should be able to do all the restoration, unless there’s some hidden nasty problem.
Congratulations. The Wylde looks to be good. Heads up for the 9 key rosewood Rudall up for auction on the 31st Oct at Bonhams.
Rudall & Rose no. 5573
Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments auction 31st Oct. 2012
Branded Rudall & Rose,
38 Southampton St
, Strand, London, 5573. Length from embouchure to foot base 568mm (22 3/8in) the finely figured rosewood, with nine silver keys and fittings, two keys articulated, use and wear, in fitted case. Knightsbridge, London
Wow… practically stolen at that price.
A little preview 
Looks good. I wonder when the marking changed from “Wylde from R&R” to/from marked “Wylde” only? And which is considered his finer work?
I don’t know, but anything that helps dating the flute would be great.
Before the cleaning I gave it a try (trying to cover the leaks with blutack, tape and stuff) and it sounded mighty. Clear and loud and lively. I’m sure it will be even better once it’s fully restored.
“…I gave it a try (trying to cover the leaks with blutack, tape and stuff) and it sounded mighty. …” Othannen.
Very nice looking flute Othannen. Lots of potential there. My steampunk Rudall is in a similar position as I am losing steam through a couple of leaky dried pads which affects the bottom D. Although the rubber bands, bits of leather do help, and it has a great sound/tone. I can get a very strong bottom D occasionally, and the flute is really growing on me. I shall sort the pads out this weekend. I’m still amazed that this 120 year old instrument is still working, and is not just a relic to be worshipped. I’ve written to Ginsburg to see what he knows about this flute but he hasn’t replied yet. Hope he’s alright, prehaps he’s ill? I’ve become a mite Rudall obsessed just now, interesting to hear about other Rudalls, Wyldes etc. Where to get hold of thin leather for purse pads. Prehaps just to scrape some leather bits that I have.
That’s the deal with antiques, you think you’re buying them but it almost the opposite!
Looks like a beautiful flute, Lorenzo! Have you checked for key markings, just wondering if they are I.N. keys…
No marks on keys Jon.
The tone is lovely, it’s probably not as loud as my other flute with the Murray headjoint, but I still didn’t try it at session, and of course I’m not used to it yet. It’s also probably not completely free of leaks. I would love to be able to play this flute succesfully without having to get a new headjoint for it.
I can’t see any obvious reason why a modern head could conceivably offer any advantages - the original looks fine, inclyding the embouchure cut - so far as can be seen…
I would love to have a new head as far as it has a different kind of embouchure cut.
Let say an Hamilton or Murray head instead of a Rudall or Wylde ones.
I feel those kind of modern ones would be more easy to play in a session.
Still possibly I’m wrong while Jem and Batman gave a more correct answer: ;- )
Don’t you have a Wilkes headjoint on your R&R Jem?
I think (some) modern headjoints have loud sessions in mind rather than classical music.
The headjoint that Sam Murray made for my Thomas Glen flute had a deep chimney, a deep undercut, a sharp edge and a slightly larger bore (as well as half lined), all very different from the original one. The Wylde cut is somewere between the two, which makes me hope it will respond well in session.
Ah, it’s sounding very strong now! Getting better and better.
I tried an Aebi headjoint on it (perfect fit) and prefered the original 
It sounded great on the Aebi body too…
Is it usual that Wylde didn’t number his flutes? Here’s another Wylde from Rudall without any serial number sold February, 2012
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/wooden-antique-flute-wylde-rudall-245682434