Oboe – KULOW, Friedrich
This palisander, keyed oboe was made by Friedrich KULOW (1853-1939).Friedrich Karl Hermann KULOW was born in Berlin in 1853, where he learnt the craft of woodwind instrument making. He spent some time as a journeyman working for the company HECKEL in Biebrich. He moved to Magdeburg where he worked for…
Romantic flute – LUVONI, Ubaldo
This Viennese-style Romantic flute was not made in Austria, but in Milan, Italy by Ubaldo LUVONI (1798-1847). He was active making woodwinds, mainly flutes, but also some brasswinds in the first half of the nineteenth century. Not unlike some other makers, Ubaldo Luvoni was originally a jeweller before turning his…
Single flageolet – SIMPSON, John
This is a rare and beautiful English flageolet made by John SIMPSON (c.1800-1869). Little is known about John Simpson. He was a very important London flageolet maker, but also a player and teacher. It seems that he was a trained by William BAINBRIDGE (1768/9-1830) and perhaps married Bainbridge’s daughter. He…
Keyed bugle – METZLER & SON
This is an extraordinary six-keyed bugle by METZLER & SON. The company METZLER was founded in 1788 by Valentin METZLER (c.1756-1832). His son, George Richard (1797-1867), joined the business in 1816 and the name changed to Metzler & Son. Valentin died in 1832, so in 1833, the firm’s name changed…
Cornopean – RAOUX, Auguste
A rare and extremely collectable Cornet a Pistons (cornopean) in B-Flat by the famous maker, (Marcel) Auguste RAOUX (1795-1871).Auguste Raoux was the last generation of a very famous family of instrument makers, spanning from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries – five generations in all. They were master horn makers…
Last name HAYNES – American flute manufactory
The HAYNES surname is synonymous with Boehm flute manufacture in the USA. But it’s all somewhat confusing – same name, no relation plus family ties and feuds. The main story is of course one of two brothers… isn’t it?John C. HAYNES (1830-1907)The first Haynes to mention is John C. Haynes…
Piccolo – RITTERSHAUSEN, Emil
This delightful piccolo in C was made by the renowned Berlin-based maker Emil RITTERSHAUSEN. Carl Emil Cäsar RITTERSHAUSEN (1852-1927) worked for Boehm & Mendler before setting up his own workshop in his native Berlin. His Boehm flutes and piccolos were much in demand by professional flutists worldwide. His partnership with…
Flute – KLEMM, Carl August
This beautiful ebony flute was completely restored.It is stamped with the marks of Carl August KLEMM (1769-1830). He was born in Plauen in Saxony, Germany. He was a university dance master. In 1806, he founded a musical instruments shop in his home town and then relocated his home and shop…
