Bessons &Co London WC 2
- 2014/06/23 11:59
- Category: U.K.::Besson
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Besson Brevete Tenor Baritone
Marks
LP
C47 (?)
Made in England
139047
50 Medals of Honour
??? (can’t make this out)
Besson
London-Paris-New York
Mouthpiece Mark
Besson
7
Made in England
Boosey & Co. "Solbron" 3 valve compensating baritone horn in silver plate.
Boosey & Company Orpheon
Folks, here at Dillon Music we have the rarest of the rare! This is an Orpheon made the Boosey Company in February of 1887. It was one of a set of 5 made for the famous Gilmore Band and is pictured with the players in Harper’s Weekly of Sept 28, 1889. The instrument is in Bb, with a serial number of 30557 and a bell number of 33242. Of the original 5, only the Eb Tenor was thought to exist. (This one, and the Eb Soprano, which is in Dillon Music’s Collection, have since been found) The instrument is in good shape, and is in the condition it was found. Has engraved on the bell, P.S Gilmore. Please email any questions regarding this magnificent instrument to Steve@dillonmusic.com. This is a chance to own a real piece of American Band History!!!
Make: BOOSEY & CO. Makers. London
”Guaranteed British Made Throughout”
(as engraved on the bell throat).
Model: “SOLBRON” (Registered) CLASS A - LIGHT VALVE
Type: Tenor Cor in E flat
Serial number: 106427
Date: 1919-1920
Bell throat profile: N/A
Bell diameter: 23cm
Bore (cylindrical): 11.65mm
Brass: Yellow
Bell flare: Fixed
Lacquer: No
Water key: No