Antique Musical Instruments/trombone by C. Mahillon

Advertisement

Expert: - 5/6/2009


Question
I have an antique trombone by C. Mahillon that I would like to get more information on...I have been searching the web but not very helpful

Answer
Charles Mahillon founded his business in Bruxelles in 1836, and continued in business until 1935. In its earlier years they appear to have been a notable highly regarded company, but in later years, they slowed down. There was also a Mahillon & Co, in London, from 1844-1922 which was a branch of the above company. The firm closed in 1999.

Antique Musical Instruments

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Kenton Scott

Expertise

Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.

Experience

I perform in several historical bands, have informally researched the area, repair brass instruments, and operate a Forum dedicated to the topic at http://horn-u-copia.net

Education/Credentials
B.S. Ed, M.S.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.