| Baritone (Baryton) or Tenor Horn in Bb - Manufacturer Vaclav Cerveny Model Hradec Kicilov� 550 around 1910. This conical 4 valve Tenor Horn or Baritone in Bb has been completely restored by a German craftsman to it's original condition. There is a very minor blemish on the the bell rim which does not alter the way this instrument plays or sounds. Made form brass (non lacquered) and new silver ornamentation. The valves are tight and do not leak. Mouthpiece and case not included in the offer. Bore size: 12-mm Bell diameter 250-mm Tuned to A1= 400 Hz Here is a brief description of the company which manufactured this instrument: Vaclav Cerveny of Hradec Kralove pioneered a 'Kaiser' range of instruments. In 1908 the tenor-horn (baritone) was developed, Mahler used an instrument like this in his Seventh Symphony. The V.F. Cerveny wind instrument factory was founded by Vaclav Fratisek Cerveny (1819-1896) in 1842 in the industrial metropolitan center of Hradec Kralove. Richard Wagner loved the instrument and incorporated much of its design into his Wagner Tuba. In 1882 V.F.Cerveny designed the Kaiser Baritone, Kaiser Euphonium and Kaiser Bass, the instruments with an extra large bore and bell which are still being manufactured today. It was Cerveny who originally designed the system of rotary valves for brass instruments in 1846 and further improved in 1861 and 1873. Cerveny has participated in World exhibitions from the companies beginnings to the present. Having received many awards over the past century and a half, the Cerveny line is considered for their rich tone, power and flawless workmanship. In 1948 Cerveny was incorporated into the state enterprise of AMATI-Kraslice, and now is owned by Denak Ltd, in addition to the AMATI-Kraslice line. As with AMATI instruments, the Cerveny line is the perfect equilibrium of technological advances and hand workmanship. Cerveny is quite possibly the finest producer of rotary valve instruments in the world. Offers Invited |
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