Paxman Musical Instruments Ltd is a British manufacturer of horns. Paxman is the instrument of choice of a number of leading British players, including Michael Thompson. Paxman was established at the turn of the twentieth century by Harry Paxman, but did not start production of horns until 1945, when no more than twelve instruments a year were made. These instruments were so successful that Merewether and Paxman continued their association and went on to develop a range of over 50 models. Paxman are also notable for having repaired Dennis Brain's Alexander horn, damaged in his fatal car crash.