VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY - Page 26

KRax! · 03-24-2008, 06:40 PM

And to celebrate reply number 250, here is another old Besson new Creation, the first model pictured in this thread. This one is not as good looking as the first one posted by MJ, but still an eye catcher.

whwright · 03-24-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry Frith

Hi, just joined, can anybody shed anymore light on my Cornet, had it since 1973, says 'METZLER LONDON' on the bell but no serial numbers anywhere. Research shows it looks like a Courtois Arban, but other than that?

After a quick web search I found a reference that Metzler started business in London in 1833; I didn't find anything that says if they are still in business. Your cornet looks like other examples that are supposedly "circa 1910."

Go to this web page and scroll down to the examples of Metzler instruments:

metzlerbrass.com - Other Makers

Judging from appearance, I would say your horn is from the 1890 to 1910 era. It sure is cool, and I like the case too.

Wayne.

Dale Proctor · 03-25-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KRax!

And to celebrate reply number 250, here is another old Besson new Creation, the first model pictured in this thread. This one is not as good looking as the first one posted by MJ, but still an eye catcher.

Very pretty cornet!

VetPsychWars · 03-26-2008, 01:08 PM

Here's the Buescher 400 cornet I just got back from Charlie Melk:

For reference, here's the matching Buescher 400 trumpet I have:

A.N.A. Mendez · 03-26-2008, 01:14 PM

Is that like Christmas or what opening a box from Charlie?....Ahhhhhhh
Those are way nice!

VetPsychWars · 03-26-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by A.N.A. Mendez

Is that like Christmas or what opening a box from Charlie?....Ahhhhhhh
Those are way nice!

I live three miles from his shop, so it's more case-opening...

but funny you should mention that, I said to him yesterday, "it's like Christmas and your birthday at the same time".

Tom

Dale Proctor · 03-26-2008, 01:27 PM

Nice horns, Tom. Very unique valve block. I tend to prefer lacquered horns over plated, especially when there's a variety in the metals used.

KRax! · 03-26-2008, 02:33 PM

The valve block is not only gorgeous in itself but the mouthpiece reciever and the mouthpiece are of similar design. Just wonderful!!!

flugelgirl · 03-26-2008, 10:51 PM

What pretty babies you all have! I'm jealous....... I may show off pictures soon, though - especially if I get that Vocabell.......

Hobie1dog · 04-05-2008, 07:01 PM

New to this site and a quick thanks to all who posted up pics....what a fun thread.

03-24-2008, 06:40 PM	#251 (permalink)
KRax! New Friend Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hälsingland Brand: french... Posts: 45	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY And to celebrate reply number 250, here is another old Besson new Creation, the first model pictured in this thread. This one is not as good looking as the first one posted by MJ, but still an eye catcher.

03-26-2008, 01:08 PM	#254 (permalink)
VetPsychWars New Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenfield WI Posts: 45	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY Here's the Buescher 400 cornet I just got back from Charlie Melk: For reference, here's the matching Buescher 400 trumpet I have:

03-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#255 (permalink)
A.N.A. Mendez Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 567	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY Is that like Christmas or what opening a box from Charlie?....Ahhhhhhh Those are way nice!
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03-26-2008, 01:27 PM	#257 (permalink)
Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Brand: Bach, vintage Conn Posts: 636	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY Nice horns, Tom. Very unique valve block. I tend to prefer lacquered horns over plated, especially when there's a variety in the metals used.
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03-26-2008, 02:33 PM	#258 (permalink)
KRax! New Friend Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hälsingland Brand: french... Posts: 45	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY The valve block is not only gorgeous in itself but the mouthpiece reciever and the mouthpiece are of similar design. Just wonderful!!!

03-26-2008, 10:51 PM	#259 (permalink)
flugelgirl Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Norfolk, VA Brand: depends on the day... Posts: 223	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY What pretty babies you all have! I'm jealous....... I may show off pictures soon, though - especially if I get that Vocabell.......
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04-05-2008, 07:01 PM	#260 (permalink)
Hobie1dog New Friend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cornelius, NC Brand: Getzen LB Eterna Posts: 13	Re: VINTAGE HORN EYE CANDY New to this site and a quick thanks to all who posted up pics....what a fun thread.

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