The Hichwa-Rachor database contains one original bassoon of Martin Lehner (Ansbach 1853-Munich 1915). He flourished in Munich from 1875 to 1915. It is reported that Lehner also made a metal oboe. According to Jansen, in addition to his metal bassoon, he made maple bassoons.
Martin Lehner Literature [Revised 9 February 2025]
Dullat, Günter. Verzeichnis der Holz- und Metallblasinstrumentenmacher auf Deutschsprachigem Gebiet von 1500 bis Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts, 293. Tutzing: Scheider, 2010.
Jansen, Will. The Bassoon: Its History, Construction, Makers, Players and Music, Vol. 1, 428, 429. Buren: Frits Knuf, 1978. [Jansen lists this metal bassoon]
Waterhouse, William. The New Langwill Index. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Werr, Sebastian. Geschichte des Fagotts, 242, 243. Augsburg: Wißner-Verlag, 2011. [Werr documents this bassoon with dimensions and photos]
Lehner, Martin, 19 key bassoon; LehnerM1-O-Deutsches19095 (Metal)
LehnerM1-O-Deutsches19095 Gereral Information
LehnerM1-O-Deutsches19095 Short Format Data Spreadsheet
LehnerM1-O-Deutsches19095 (Metal) Photos