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Frank Holton & Co. � no. 499783 � 1971
I recently completed minor restoration work (mostly repairing plating wear) on this �first version� of the last true pocket cornet made in the United States (see the C150.2 page for the �second� version). The C150 has been a constant source of fascination to players for some time. The more I learn about the model, the more amazed I am. The model was recently discontinued by Holton � essentially handmade to order, the price exceeded what the small market would bear.
I have proved to my own satisfaction that the resemblance to the Distin �Baby� cornet is more than coincidental (see catalog page) � Herbert L. Clarke was awarded a �Baby� in 1886 � later, he had a long association with the Frank Holton Company. I hope to find out exactly when Holton started making this model. Until recently I had thought the C150 was a relatively new model, but I now know it was made as earlier as 1937 (see below).
Do YOU own a Holton C150? If so, please email me the serial number. I�m starting a database to get some idea of how many were made and over what period of time.
Interestingly, the original C150 case is an internally modified LeBlanc clarinet case!
Note: this instrument is not for sale, nor do I know of any Holton C150�s for sale. It is is no longer being manufactured.
Length (mouthpiece removed): 7�
Bell Diameter: 3.5�
Bore: .452
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