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6 valve trombone by Van Engleln 1893 to 1926, presentation model Mr Dax
Estimated price for orientation: 850 $
Category: Trombones
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Van Engelen Bell Material: brass Trombone Type: Valve Key: Bb Model: 6 valves Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium Finish: silver plate
The trombone was made by H. Van Engele in Lierre Belgium. The Van Engele family operated a musical instrument factory in Lierre from 1813 to 1926. This trombone was manufactured by the great grandson, Henri Van Englen between 1893 to 1926. The bell measures 5 3/4 inches and reads Fabrication, Artistiques & Perfectionee, H. Van Engelen - 66 Rue delisp, Lierre, Modele Adopte par, Mr Dax, Professuer au Conservatorie de Bruxelles.This horn appears to have been presented to Mr Dax. The trombone is very unusual with 6 valves that operate separately, the instrument is played in the same way as a slide trombone. No valve pressed is 1st position, 1st valve is 2nd position and so on. This trombone may have been invented by Adolph Sax in the 1840's. It's my guess that the opera orchestra's were getting larger and the trombones were running out of room for the slide so they thought a slide player could easily adapt to this independent valve system. All the valves are in good working order and all the slide move except one. The horn can be played but not very well. The 6th valve has a replacement top valve cover and finger button. A repair on the tuning slide as can be seen in the 8th photo.From the collection of The Brass Players Museum - Springfield Massachusetts
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Van Engelen |
| Bell Material: | brass | Trombone Type: | Valve |
| Key: | Bb | Model: | 6 valves |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Belgium | Finish: | silver plate |
The trombone was made by H. Van Engele in Lierre Belgium. The Van Engele family operated a musical instrument factory in Lierre from 1813 to 1926. This trombone was manufactured by the great grandson, Henri Van Englen between 1893 to 1926. The bell measures 5 3/4 inches and reads Fabrication, Artistiques & Perfectionee, H. Van Engelen - 66 Rue delisp, Lierre, Modele Adopte par, Mr Dax, Professuer au Conservatorie de Bruxelles.This horn appears to have been presented to Mr Dax. The trombone is very unusual with 6 valves that operate separately, the instrument is played in the same way as a slide trombone. No valve pressed is 1st position, 1st valve is 2nd position and so on. This trombone may have been invented by Adolph Sax in the 1840's. It's my guess that the opera orchestra's were getting larger and the trombones were running out of room for the slide so they thought a slide player could easily adapt to this independent valve system. All the valves are in good working order and all the slide move except one. The horn can be played but not very well. The 6th valve has a replacement top valve cover and finger button. A repair on the tuning slide as can be seen in the 8th photo.From the collection of The Brass Players Museum - Springfield Massachusetts