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MARTIN Fils Aine mid-19th century hand horn
£595.00
'MARTIN Fils Ainé' was a
renowned 19th century musical
instrument retailer in Toulouse,
France, not a specialist
horn maker as such.
There is a strong probability that this excellent,
free-blowing hand horn, with several Germanic
(rather than French) features, is a 'stencil'
instrument; meaning that it may have been made
by a horn maker in the Toulouse area and
subsequently stamped / engraved with Martin's
name.
Geographically, the nearest brass workshop
was that of GAUTIER.
There are several expertly-made patches on
the horn body. As can be seen in the photos, the
inside of the bell flare is matt black.
There is a very good, much-used F crook, and an
Eb crook that is less 'visually challenged'.
Both crooks have excellent, 'well slotted' high
registers.
The overall 'blowing feel' of the horn is very similar
to that of the John Webb Bohemian model, and the
receiver's taper is compatible with Webb and
Paxman crooks.
A 1990s Paxman D crook in very good condition
(not in the photos) is optionally available for £190.
The photos can be viewed in greater detail
by opening and saving them.
Halstead Music acts as an agent only,
accepting no responsibility as a principal.
Red Dragon I.T. Ltd.