Vintage King H. N. White Altonium Marching French Horn Wow

Description

Vintage King H. N. White Altonium Marching French Horn Wow
Model Number:
1146
Key:
F with Eb Slide Change (Pictured).
Serial Number:
328259 Crafted in 1952.
Finish:
Clear baked on lacquer.
Bell Diameter:
8”
Bore:
.468
Weight:
3 Ibs. 5 ozs.
Case:
Yes, HN White made.
Mouthpiece:
King No. 9 (not pictured).
King Altonium Background:
The alto-tone of the Altonium adds sparkle and brilliance in the open air.  It blends in the perfectly with the other bell-front brasses and brings out the usually weak inner voices.  The Altonium is the perfect marching substitute for the French Horn.  The tone is rich and mellow yet possesses much power and resonance.  With a mouthpiece about twice as large as the French Horn, it does not require as delicate embouchure and produces a good tone even with a fast cadence.  The trumpet-type valves on this King creation permit the player to finger as fast as smaller brasses.
--White Way News Catalog #21, 1965
King Altonium Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this magnificent King Altonium is one of the most unique horns made by The H. N. White Company.   Even today this Altonium is so much easier to carry than a modern marching French horn.  This Altonium has been restored.  The finish is new, clear baked on lacquer.  We chose baked on lacquer for its durability over normal spray lacquer. Overall, the body of this King Altonium is in great shape and has some very small scratches.  All slides operate smoothly and "pop" when you remove them.  The valves are superfast (like new) with no apparent loss of air pressure.  All slides and valves are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
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This Altonium has new baked on lacquer which is (99.9% perfect).
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The engraving is crisp and easy to see.
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The Altonium is in great shape and has some small scratches.
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There are no dents.
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There are a few super small dings on the mouthpiece receiver.
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All slides operate smoothly.
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The valves are superfast (like new) with no apparent loss of air pressure.
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All slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
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The King Altonium comes with HN White made case.
At The H. N. White Company LLC, we spared no expense to return this King Altonium to like new condition, which sometimes includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.  It was a labor of love for us to return this instrument to like new condition.
This King Altonium has been well cared for and came to us in remarkable condition.  This King Altonium sounds fantastic and is in great condition and is ready to play.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
The H. N. White Company LLC is dedicated to preserving history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. We spared no expense to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.