Victor Mahogany Finish Metal Horn
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:58 pm
Forgive me for being Tech-tarded. I wanted to answer the posts about the Victor horn finishing, but messed up-- so started a new thread-- Hope this info is helpful to someone.
Thought I'd weigh in on the Mahogany finish Metal Vic 6 horn.
I own the "other known example" of this horn. I say that because this weekend at the Wayne, NJ show, several collectors were talking about the ebay auction and referred to mine as the "other" one. However, I suspect there are indeed other ones floating around in collections, attics, storage sheds, etc. My horn is pictured in the Fabrizio/Paul book on Accessories and Contraptions on page 20. To answer a few of the questions posed.... No- It is not wooden.. It is a metal horn with a brass bell. At Wayne, there was speculation that the body may have been brass, which would have contributed to the deep reddish color. But-- a magnet sticks to the body-- magnets don't stick to brass. Also-- There is no decal on the horn--never was. My horn is a clean example in very good condition-- it is obvious that there was never a decal present. The horn measures 24 inches long and 16 ⅝ across the bell. It is the same size as a standard B/B horn-- just made more beautiful by the mahogany grained appearance. It is my understanding (as mentioned in the book) that they were used for a short time on the Vic 6. I haven't heard that they were used on the Vic IV, but anything is possible and it certainly looks good.
I corresponded with the ebay seller when I saw his Vic IV listing. He is a reputable and knowledgeable seller. This was the first of this type horn he had encountered.
As to how the finish was applied.... I have no clue. I'm not well versed in finishing techniques, but I'm sure there are folks who have the skill to replicate it if so desired. I hope this helps. Thanks--- Brad
Thought I'd weigh in on the Mahogany finish Metal Vic 6 horn.
I own the "other known example" of this horn. I say that because this weekend at the Wayne, NJ show, several collectors were talking about the ebay auction and referred to mine as the "other" one. However, I suspect there are indeed other ones floating around in collections, attics, storage sheds, etc. My horn is pictured in the Fabrizio/Paul book on Accessories and Contraptions on page 20. To answer a few of the questions posed.... No- It is not wooden.. It is a metal horn with a brass bell. At Wayne, there was speculation that the body may have been brass, which would have contributed to the deep reddish color. But-- a magnet sticks to the body-- magnets don't stick to brass. Also-- There is no decal on the horn--never was. My horn is a clean example in very good condition-- it is obvious that there was never a decal present. The horn measures 24 inches long and 16 ⅝ across the bell. It is the same size as a standard B/B horn-- just made more beautiful by the mahogany grained appearance. It is my understanding (as mentioned in the book) that they were used for a short time on the Vic 6. I haven't heard that they were used on the Vic IV, but anything is possible and it certainly looks good.
I corresponded with the ebay seller when I saw his Vic IV listing. He is a reputable and knowledgeable seller. This was the first of this type horn he had encountered.
As to how the finish was applied.... I have no clue. I'm not well versed in finishing techniques, but I'm sure there are folks who have the skill to replicate it if so desired. I hope this helps. Thanks--- Brad