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Description
Edwardian 3-Valve Brass Euphonium Serial No. 748269 By Boosey & Hawkes York 1907
This is a brass euphonium, by the famous, sought-after makers
'Boosey & Hawkes
York
International'
This is embossed onto the bell of the instrument.
Boosey & Hawkes is a British music publisher purported to be the largest specialist classical music publisher in the world. Until 2003, it was also a major manufacturer of brass, string and woodwind musical instruments.
The valves also feature the serial number:
'748269'
Dating the instrument as 1907
The euphonium has 3 valves and a water key, along with part of its original sticker and its original nickel mouthpiece.
Perfect for a Boosey & Hawkes collector, or for use.
Measurements;-
Length of instrument top to bottom - 60.5cm
Width across the instrument below the lead pipe - 29cm
Diameter of the bell - 25.5cm
Weight - 2750g