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I've got a baritone with the following markers on the bell underneath a kind of weapon (2 belgian flags and te text l'union fait la force): HAKKERT ROTTERDAM 151 C. MAHILLON BRUXELLES K and a star. Can you give me an indication of the period this horn was built?
Charles Mahillon founded his business in Bruxelles in 1836, and continued in business until 1935. In its earlier years appear to have been a notable highly regarded company, but in later years, their quality fell off.
They were a supplier to the army. Most of their euphoniums that I have seen were 4 valve models.
But, I don't know of any other ways of dating the instrument other than maybe some of its physical characteristics. Things like waterkey (whether there are any), type of water key spring's, configuration of valves, casings and caps can be indications of age.
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| Comment | Thanks a lot, you're the first to give me some kind period! This is a 3-valve baritone with the coil springs placed under the valves. | ||
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