I just got this horn, which is in pretty good shape. I have read that Buescher, Conn, Marin, and Courturier all made L&H stencils. (I own a L&H C melody that is pretty obviously a Buescher.) Nothing about this horn says Buescher, Conn, or Martin to me. And I'm just not familiar enough with Courturier to have a real opinion.
I will post some pictures. I think the octave mech. and the left hand pinky cluster are particularly distinctive. I'm pretty sure the tone holes are soldered on, but they are done so well you almost can't tell. I am leaning toward Courturier, but can anyone confirm this? Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.
I will post some pictures. I think the octave mech. and the left hand pinky cluster are particularly distinctive. I'm pretty sure the tone holes are soldered on, but they are done so well you almost can't tell. I am leaning toward Courturier, but can anyone confirm this? Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.