Marceau trumpets are historically significant, often recognized as a trade name used by Sears, Roebuck & Co. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These instruments were typically manufactured by other companies, with a notable connection to Bohland & Fuchs in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), a respected maker of brass instruments at the time. The Marceau brand was part of Sears' effort to offer affordable musical instruments to the general public, often sold through their catalogs.