F. Lorée English Horn c.1880, Antique Woodwind - HISTORIC COLLECTION

Lorée English Horn from The Late 19th Century

Crafted c. 1880, this historic Lorée English horn represents a remarkable period in musical instrument production, emanating from the renowned atelier of Lorée in France. Though lacking a serial number, this instrument is identified as a System 3, a testament to the evolving design of the time.

Material & Design Features

The English horn is exquisitely constructed from palisander, a hardwood known for its density and the warm tones it imparts in woodwind instruments. The craftsmanship highlights the superior workmanship emblematic of Lorée, with attention to ergonomic key placement and bore precision—a feature that underpinned their influence in the woodwind domain.

Historical Context

The late 19th century marked a period of significant development in wind instruments, with French makers such as Lorée leading their evolution. Lorée was pivotal in transitioning woodwind instruments to embody exceptional craftsmanship and precise tonal qualities.

Condition Report

This English horn is in preserved condition typical of museum artifacts of its age. The surface bears patina and marks from use, indicative of its authentic period character. With its historical significance and pedigree of manufacture, this Lorée English horn is ideally suited for collectors, researchers, museums, and academic institutions seeking to enhance their historic woodwind collections. Please note that this instrument is not guaranteed to be playable and is offered as a historical artifact only.

As this instrument is historically interesting, we have chosen to not do restoration work on it and leave that to the eventual owner. Instrument will need pad and keywork to be playable.

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