1738

Handel uses trombones in 2 oratorios, Saul (in 4 choruses and 4 instrumental movements) and Israel in Egypt (in 10 choruses). Anthony Baines later calls the trombone parts in Saul the finest in the 18th century (Guion, Trombone 144).

c. 1730-50-Augsburg, Germany: Trumpet maker and trumpet maker’s wife, dressed with the musical instruments and tools of the trade. Hand-coloured etching and engraving (British Museum). See below 2 images; public domain.