sorry for the double posting i messed up the 1st ok so here it is
I do not know I just feel like making a topic on this, and see what other people think first let me state that I know its what a flute sounds like, but you know if it looks good you like it, ok so this is for people to share what kind fo flutes they think look nice. sound to if you want.
this may be pointless but im just wondering?
Ok so here are mine

from most(1st) to last

1. Gemeinhardt KurtGemeinhardtMellenium Ltd.
2. Burkart and Phelan GSB14K
3. Altus-1107SRBE
4. Pearl Elegante
5. Murumastsu GXBO (U)

the style of key, and french pointed combonation cathes my eyes, especially the top 2

If you're talking sheer aesthetics, you absolutely have to check out these:

http://www.lunnflutes.com/lunnflutes/

The last I heard, he was on flute-making hiatus, but if I ever come across a used one for sale, it is *SO* mine. Not that I'll ever be good enough to justify owning one, but what the heck. You have to spoil yourself occasionally. That's my motto anyways!

ha yea thats on my list too, ive seen them before, but never really noticed the work, nice