Description
Louis Lot Ebonite Flute-C9038
Louis Lot Ebonite Flute-C9038
About
This extraordinarily rare and historically significant Louis Lot flute is the only one crafted from hard rubber (ebonite). This remarkable instrument likely escaped notice in the Louis Lot records due to being described as a wood flute. However, a unique feature of this flute is the foot joint stamped “Debonneetbeau,” a mark of distinction referring to Louis Ernest Debonneetbeau de Coutelier (1836-1891), who served as the first workshop manager and later the owner of the Louis Lot company from 1882 to 1889.
This flute exhibits a complex, warm and inviting timbre, offering depth for highly expressive playing. The sound is beautifully even across all registers, ensuring a consistent tonal quality. As with all ebonite flutes, it has a softer projection compared to metal flutes, making it ideally suited for small ensemble settings, chamber music, and solo performances where an intimate sound is preferred.
Condition
Currently in very good condition, this flute will require some restoration work on its mechanism to achieve optimal playability.
Specifications
- Maker: Louis Lot
- Open Holes
- Ebonite Body Tube and Foot Joint Tube
- C foot Joint
- Inline G
- Cork Tenons
- Silver Lip Plate
- Silver Mechanism
Louis Lot (Flute Maker)
Louis Lot was a renowned 19th-century French flute maker celebrated for his exquisite craftsmanship and innovation. Lot’s flutes are highly esteemed for their superior tonal quality, precise intonation, and beautiful construction. Today, Louis Lot flutes are treasured by collectors and musicians alike, often regarded as some of the finest flutes ever made.
If you have any queries, please call us on 020 7388 8438 (UK) or +44 20 7388 8438 (International)
Product Delivery
- We dispatch all instruments within the UK via Royal Mail Special Delivery unless otherwise requested, at a standard flat rate of £12 per instrument.
- We will endeavour to dispatch your order by return and availability of stock if received before 2:30 pm. Click here to find out more.
- We use a secure courier service for overseas deliveries outside of the United Kingdom
