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Vocal Horn by Rudall, Rose & Carte, Samson's finger slide valves 1860's

Estimated price for orientation: 3 000 $

Category: French Horns
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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: Rudall, Rose Carte
Finish: Raw brass Type: Vocal Horn
Bell Material: brass Model: Vocal Horn
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom


The vocal horn also called a ballad horn is pitch in C  and was made by Rudall Rose Carte Co in the 1860's. This instrument would have been used to play vocal parts in place of a singer.  The instrument is played with a standard French horn mouthpiece  and is at A440.   The valve system is called Finger-slide valves, invented in 1862 by Samson who sold the patent to Rudall Rose Carte Co.  On line I found a web site for this company and it stated that the earlist known instrument is number 753, this horn is number 766.The bell reads: Prize Medal, 1862, Rudall Rose Carte & C0 20 Charing Cross London No 766.  This company operated from 1852 to 1871. Each valve has 3 main parts,  the valve button and stem is spring loaded,  has a connector (or finger) on the side that is connect to the actual valve the next tube that handles the wind path. It comes with a hand made leather case that appears to have been made in the last 30 years.From the collection of The Brass Players Museum - Springfield MA     Please keep in mind that I am not a French horn player To see other instruments I have for sale please search on seller name of  tbn