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Note: there is a separate list for Distin & Co brasswind which includes instruments made in the period 1872-1874 after Boosey & Co purchased the Distin & Co business but which have serial numbers in the Distin & Co sequences.
This list includes instruments which are in one of the following categories:
Wherever possible the author (Arnold Myers) has examined the item, but in other cases the information has come from the published catalogues, check-lists and websites of museums or from personal communications. The author welcomes comments, corrections and further information, e-mail: a.myers[at]ed.ac.uk
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{not numbered} (B♭ ophicleide, 9 keys; stamped on bell with crown / H / C. Boosé, London).
[ Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Collection of Historic Musical Instruments 48 ]
{1548} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 1548).
{1957} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 1957).
{2167} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, rotary valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST / LONDON / NO 2167).
{3222} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 3222).
{3264} (B♭ cornet, circular form, three rotary valves; stamped on bell 4194 / C. BOOSE / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 3264).
{3346} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 2276 / 3346).
{3393} (circular bombardon in E♭; stamped on bell BOOSEY & COMPY. / 3393 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{3461} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, rotary valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST / LONDON / 3461).
{3521} (Post Horn, one turn in brass, marked 3521. BOOSEY & CO. Ante 1860)
{3533} (Hunting Horn;
stamped on bell BOOSEY & CO.
{4542} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 4542).
{4828} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 4828).
{4906} (ophicleide in C; 11 keys; brass; stamped on bell 7436 / C. BOOSE / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 4906).
{7169} (B♭ cornet, three rotary valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 7169 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{7346} (flugel; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 7346 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{7794} (B♭ cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 7794 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{7902} (B♭ cornet, three rotary valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 7902 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{8069} (duty bugle in C; stamped on bell 1861 / C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 8069 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{8616} (bombardon, 4 Périnet valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 8616 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{8993} (B♭ flugel, bell-forward, 4 rotary valves; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 8993 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{10141} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & COMPY. / 10141 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
{10672} (flugel; stamped on bell C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & COMPY. / 10672 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON).
14003 (C Lied horn = Distin & Co 25741, see gddj)
[ possibly {12707; pistons 15252}, see in gddj ] Possibly also listed in Distin & Co archives
Also listed in Distin & Co archives
{14591; 16537} (B♭ cornet; BR=0.463 inches = BR=11.75; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patented Light Valve / Boosey & Co / Makers / 295 Regent Stt / London / 14591; on 2nd valve Distin/London (in circle, center obscure) / 16537).
{14751; pistons 16844} (B♭ euphonium).
{14913; pistons 16843} (C euphonium).
{14974; pistons 15279} (F bombardon).
{15196; pistons 16842} (C euphonium).
{15197; pistons 17210} (E♭ circular bombardon;
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 15197; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 17210).
{15298; pistons 17202} (F bombardon).
{15393; pistons 17584} (E♭ tenor euphonion).
{15494; pistons 16845} (B♭ euphonium).
{15495; pistons 17543} (B♭ euphonium).
{15501; pistons 16971} (E♭ Bombardon).
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 15501; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 16971).
{15614; pistons 17539} (C euphonium).
{15615; pistons 17540} (C euphonium).
{15760; pistons 16370} (B♭ miniature cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 15760; on 2nd valve 35 / ... / 16370).
{15850} (bass slide trombone in F).
{16026; pistons 16522} (ballad horn; BR=11.6; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 16026; on right of 3rd valve casing 6; on right of 2nd valve casing 5 / words forming an ellipse DISTIN * LONDON *, inside MAKER, below 16522; on right of 3rd valve casing 4; on top caps and on spring columns of pistons 4 ... 6; stamped on shank FLAT / PITCH).
{16061; pistons 17998} (Lied horn in C with flugel bell, graduated vts, crooks for B♭ and A; stamped on bell, Class A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 16061; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 17998).
{16144} (Post horn
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 16144).
{16204; pistons 17859} (cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and ... / 295 REGENT ST. / ...).
{16255; pistons 18333} (ballad horn; BR=11.7; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 16255; on side of 2nd valve casing TRADE MARK / DISTIN in trumpet-and-banner trademark / 18333).
{16427; pistons 18012} (Circular bombardon in E♭; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 16427).
{16447; pistons 18205} (ventil tenor; stamped on bell ...; on 2nd valve ...).
{16623; pistons 17541} (C euphonium).
{16761} (drag horn; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 16761).
{16783; pistons 17544} (B♭ euphonium).
{16807; pistons 18529} (ballad horn).
{16912; pistons 18767} (soprano with tuning-slide front, detachable shank [missing]; BR=11.5; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 16912; on 2nd valve 14 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 18767).
{17032; pistons 17542} (B♭ euphonium).
{17033; pistons 18896} (C euphonium).
{17109; pistons 18972} (soprano cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark
{17119; pistons 18414} [mismatch: 17119/18413, 17120/18414 given out same day] (E♭ bombardon; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{17159; pistons 18423} (lied horn in C, B♭ and A; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 17159; on 2nd valve 5 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 18423; on the tuning-shank C, on the tuning-crooks B♭ and A.
{17366} (drag horn; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 17366).
{17556; pistons 19260} (ballad horn; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{17683; pistons 19125} (B♭ euphonium).
{17684; pistons 19126} (B♭ euphonium).
{17685; pistons 19127} (B♭ euphonium).
{17775; pistons 19123} (C euphonium).
{17776; pistons 19122} (C euphonium).
{17777; pistons 19124} (C euphonium).
{17916} (Tenor slide trombone; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 17916; on 2nd valve 17 / 20037 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{17964; pistons 19523} (E♭ tenor euphonion).
{18341; pistons 19748} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / ... / BOOSEY & CO. / ... / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 18341; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 19748).
{18542; pistons 19171} (B♭ cornet)
{18612; pistons 15179} (E♭ tenor euphonion).
{18808; pistons 19976} (B♭ cornet).
{18827; pistons 19973} (C / B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 18827; on 2nd valve ... / 199??).
{18917; pistons 20037} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 18917; on 2nd valve 17 / 20037 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{19172; pistons 20307} (miniature cornet in E♭; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 19172 / WM. A. POND CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A./ NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 20307 / 2 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{19248; pistons 20416} (miniature cornet, silver-plated; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 19248).
{19352; pistons 20037} [mismatch: 19352 and 20204, 18917 and 20037 given out, both B2 cornets] (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell Class. A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 19352; on 2nd valve 14 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 20304).
{19381; pistons 20519} (E♭ alto valve trombone).
{19474; pistons 20363} (miniature cornet, silverplated).
{19747; pistons 20810} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 19747; on 2nd valve 35 / badly-stamped trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADDE MARK and DISSTIN / 20810).
{19794; pistons 20406} (F bombardon)
{19795; pistons 20407} (F bombardon)
{19863; pistons 20643} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{20095; pistons 20466} (cornet in C/B♭/A).
{20167; pistons 21079} (miniature cornet in B♭
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20167 / WM. A. POND CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A./ NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 2 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 21079).
{20304; pistons 21122} (B♭ cornet).
{20329; pistons 21071} (cornet in B♭/A; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20329 / WM. A. POND CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A./ NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 14 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 21071).
{20427; pistons 21088} (miniature cornet in B♭; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20427).
{20512; pistons 21281} (soprano; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20512 / WM. A. POND CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A./ NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 21281 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{20594; pistons 21285} (soprano; BR=10.9; stamped on bell with BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20594 / WM. POND CO / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A./ NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 21285 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{20621; pistons 21347} (soprano cornet stamped on bell with BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 20621 / Wm A. Pond & Co / New York / Sole Agents for the U.S.A.; on 2nd valve 21347 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{20728} (alto slide trombone in F).
{21212; pistons 21466} (F trumpet; According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
{21250} (44-inch drag horn; brass; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 21250).
{21287; pistons 22054} (cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and ... / Wm A. Pond / ...).
{21365; pistons 22075} (B♭ cornet stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 21365 / WM A. POND & CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK).
{21515; pistons 22092} (B♭ cornet stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 21515; on 2nd valve 44 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 22092).
{21606; pistons 22340 [mismatch: 21605/22340, 21606/22341 given out same day] (Cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{21806; pistons 22465} (B♭ cornet stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 21806 / WM A. POND & CO / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK; on 2nd valve 26 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 22465).
{22016; pistons 22377} (B♭ euphonium).
{22144; pistons 22018} (F bombardon).
{22377; pistons 22229} (B♭ baritone; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and ... / Wm A. Pond / ...).
{22418; pistons 22901} (B♭ tenor valve trombone; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and BOOSEY / BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / ...).
{22503; pistons 22584} (B♭ cornet stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 22503; / on 2nd valve 23 / 22584 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{22503; pistons 22584} (B♭ cornet {22794; pistons 22390} (B♭ euphonion; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and ... / Wm A. Pond / ...).
{22801; pistons 18381} (soprano valve trombone in C).
{23643; pistons 23302} (tenor horn).
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO / Makers / 295 Regent St / London / ...).
{23994; valves 12} (french horn, rotary valves, inventionshorn crooking; BR=11.5; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and BOOSEY / BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 23994).
{24012; pistons 23678} (B♭ cornet).
{24175; pistons 23831} (tenor horn).
{24223; pistons 24084} (ballad horn; stamped on bell CLASS A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 24223; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 24084).
{24905; pistons 24306} (B♭ Euphonium, 4-valve compensating; stamped on bell CLASS A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / PATENT / COMPENSATING PISTONS / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 24905).
{25255; pistons 24792} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell CLASS C / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 25255; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 24792).
{25459} (B♭ slide trombone, no tuning-slide; stamped on bell CLASS C / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 25459).
{25482; pistons 25147} (E♭ soprano pocket cornet; stamped on bell CLASS. A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 25482; stamped on 2nd valve 17 / with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 25147).
{25648; pistons 23445} (B♭ tenor valve trombone; stamped on bell Class. C / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 25648 / WM. A. POND & CO / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK; stamped on 2nd valve 20 / with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 23445).
{25708} (B♭ tenor slide trombone, wide bell flare, no tuning-slide; stamped on bell CLASS B / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 25708 / WM. POND CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK).
{25731; pistons 24560} (F/E♭ tenor; stamped on bell 10th Royal Grenadiers / CLASS. C / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 25731; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 24...).
{25785; pistons 24725} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 25785 / Wm A. POND & Co / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK).
{25789; pistons 24468} (F, E and E♭ tenor cor; stamped on bell "Class A" / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating "TRADE MARK" and "DISTIN" / "Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STt. / LONDON / 25789 / G S / 13"; on side of valve casings "22", "23", "24"; on side of 2nd valve casing: trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating "TRADE MARK" and "DISTIN").
{25805; pistons 22023} (E♭ bombardon)
{25875; pistons 25609} (E♭ tenor euphonion).
{26027; pistons 25696} (F bombardon, compensating).
{26223; pistons 25112} (B♭ cornet; stamped on bell Class A / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 26223; on the left side of the 2nd valve 32 / 25122 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN).
{26386; pistons 25856} (B♭ echo cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 26386 / Wm A. POND & Co / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK; on the left side of the 2nd valve 17 / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / 25856).
Circa 1860.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
Circa 1860.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
Circa 1860.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
Circa 1860.
[ Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (216) ]
One of three Boosé instruments marked PATENT
[ Private collection, Switzerland ]
[ Private collection, Germany ]
One of three Boosé instruments marked PATENT
[ Private collection, Britain ]
Circa 1860.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
[ Boosey & Hawkes per Chatwin 138; current location not known ]
[ Private collection, France ]
[ Private collection, Britain ]
[ Private collection, Germany ]
One of three Boosé instruments marked PATENT
[ Charles Moore Collection; University of Leicester CM 751 ]
[ Boosey & Hawkes 712; Horniman Museum 2004.810 ]
[ Boosey & Hawkes 713; Horniman Museum 2004.903 ]
[ Utley; University of South Dakota, National Music Museum 7009]
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[ Sotheby's auction 5 Nov 1981 lot 21; John Webb; now private collection, Canada ]
According to the firm's archives [Boosey|&|Co Stock Account Books], sold by 1|Jan|1868.
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According to the firm's archives [Boosey|&|Co Stock Account Books], sold by 1|Jan|1868.
[ Private collection ]
Circa 1865.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey|&|Co Stock Account Books], sold by 1|Jan|1868.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books],
Flugelhorn B♭ 4 Cylinders; in stock 1 Jan 1868; To 1869 To 1870; To 1871; To 1872;
To 1873; To 1874; To 1875; To 1876;
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Flugelhorn B♭ 4 Cylinders;
To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Boosey & Hawkes 714; Horniman Museum 2004.823 ]
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], . Lied Horn; sold 20 Mar 1874 -> Groening.
[ present location not known ]
{14069; pistons }(B♭ cornet; stamped on bell MADE EXPRESSLY / FOR / M. ARBUCKLE / BY / BOOSEY & CO. / 295 Regent St. / LONDON / 14069; not stamped, or stamp covered by decorative engraving, on 2nd valve).
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], Plated P.L.V Cornet plain; entered in stock 20? Apr 1874; sold 25 Apr 1874 -> Boosey & Co. N.Y.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
Note that the old serial number is not stamped on the instrument
{14229; pistons 16513} (ballad horn; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trade mark incorporating TRADE MARK and DISTIN / Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 14229; on 2nd valve 14 / words forming an ellipse DISTIN * LONDON *, inside MAKER / 16513).
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Ballad Horn best $6 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 12 given out 25 Feb 1874; received 27 Mar 1874; made up 27 Feb 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
Ballad Horn, Class best.
Given out 27 Feb 1874; received 18 Mar 1874; given to polisher 9 Apr 1874; entered in stock 22 May 1874.
Paid for batch of 6, Bauer 77½ hrs = £2/18/2 + Stanton 106½ hrs = £2/4/5; £5/2/7.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], a 1 Ballad Horn, mahogany plush-lined case was given out 6 Mar 1874, made by Heritage, paid 17/9d.
According to the firm's archives [Distin & Co Stock Books], Ballad Horn best; entered in stock 22 May 1874; sold 29 May 1874 -> B & Co.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Ballad Horn best; entered in stock 29 May 1876; To 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Ballad Horn Plated & Engraved Best; To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2003/Jan/05 16:21:38 PST ]
Note that the old serial number, 26770, is not stamped on the instrument
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet best $6 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 12 given out 25 Feb 1874; received 27 Mar 1874; made up 29 Jun 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ cornet (plated), Class A3a.
Given out 29 Jun 1874; received 17 Aug 1874; given to polisher 23 Sep 1874; charged to Regent Street 12 Dec 1874.
Paid for batch of 12 (14587-98), Jacob 110 hrs £4/2/6 + Squire 239½ hrs = £1/15/0; £5/17/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], 14591 B♭ P.L.V. Cornet, best, plated A3a; entered in stock 12 Dec 1874; To 1875; sold 24 Dec 1875 -> Boosey & Co.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
Last sold -> Boosey & Co. (presumably N.Y. in this case)
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
B♭ Bass, perfected plain $10 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 1 given out 18 May 1874; received 11 Jun 1874; made up 30 Jul 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
B♭ Euphonion (perfected), Class B.
Given out 30 Jul 1874; received 10 Aug 1874; given to polisher 11 Aug 1874; charged to Regent Street 27 Aug 1874.
Paid for batch of 1, Bauer 37/6d + Stanton 6/3d = £2/3/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Euphonion, perfected, 4V ``A''; entered in stock 5 Oct 1874; sold September 1874 -> Royal Artillery.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass, perfected best $10 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 1 given out 18 May 1874; received 11 Jun 1874; made up 1 Sep 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
C Bass (perfected), Class A31.
Given out 1 Sep 1874; received 10 Sep 1874; given to polisher 21 Sep 1874; charged to Regent Street 30 Sep 1874.
Paid for batch of 2 (14912-3), Kurzr. 66/0d + Ghagan 39/10d = £5/5/10 charged to Regent Street (52/11d each).
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Euphonion, perfected, 4V ``A''; entered in stock 24 Nov 1874; sold 21 Sep 1874 -> Scots Fusilier Guards.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Contrabass $11 Class E.
Batch of 12 given out 20 Mar 1873; received 14 May 1873; carried forward to 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
F Bombardon, Class EC16.
Given out 19 Sep 1874; received 24 Sep 1874; given to polisher 24 Oct 1874; charged to Regent Street 6 Nov 1874.
Paid for batch of 1, Kurzr. 9/4d + Ghagan 13/1d; £1/2/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], F Bombardon EC16; entered in stock 10 Nov 1874; sold 20 Nov 1874 -> Gilmour & Co.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass, perfected plain $10 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 1 given out 18 May 1874; received 11 Jun 1874; made up 28 Oct 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
C Bass (perfected), Class B.
Given out 28 Oct 1874; received 3 Nov 1874; given to polisher 5 Nov 1874; charged to Regent Street 20 Nov 1874.
Paid for batch of 1, Kurzr. 39/4d + (unnamed) 17/3d = £2/16/7 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Euphonion, perfected, Class B31; entered in stock 24 Nov 1874; To 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Circular Bombn $11 Class C.
Batch of 12 (17206-17) given out 24 Aug 1874; received 2 Oct 1874; made up 28 Oct 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
E♭ Circular Bombardon, Class C17.
Given out 28 Oct 1874; received 10 Dec 1874; given to polisher 9 Nov 1874; charged to Regent Street 12 Dec 1874.
Paid for batch of 1 (15197-8), Kurzr. 35/11d + Ghagan 28/7d + Brophy 35/5d; £4/19/11 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Circr. Bombardon Ca7; entered in stock 14 Dec 1874; To 1875; sold 24 May 75 -> B. & Co.
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According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bombardon $10½ Class C.
Batch of 12 (17194-205) given out 24 Aug 1874; received 2 Oct 1874; made up 28 Nov 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
F Bombardon, Class C16.
Given out 28 Nov 1874; received 3 Dec 1874; given to polisher 3 Dec 1874; charged to Regent Street 5 Dec 1874.
Paid for batch of 1, Kurzr. + Ghagan; 15s charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], F Bombardon C16; entered in stock 4 Dec 1874; sold 5 Dec 1872 -> Van Gelder A.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Tenor Euphonion $8½ Class C.
Batch of 1 given out 11 Dec 1874; received 14 Dec 1874; made up 14 Dec 1874.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Mackay.
E♭ Tenor Euphonion, Class C.
Given out 14 Dec 1874; received 15 Dec 18; given to polisher 16 Dec 1874; entered in stock 18 Dec 1874.
Paid for batch of 1, Mackay 11/6d + Wheeley 3/2d; 14/8d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Tenor Euphonion C; entered in stock 18 Dec 1874; sold 19 Dec 1874 -> 1st Aberdeen R.V. [?].
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass, perfected plain $10 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 1 given out 18 May 1874; received 11 Jun 1874; made up 1 Jan 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
B♭ Bass perfected, Class A.
Given out 1 Jan 1875; received 11 Jan 1875; given to polisher 11 Jan 1875; charged to Regent Street 22 Feb 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 with 15495, Kurzr. 48/9d + Ghagan 27/3d = £4/11/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Bass perfected ``A''; entered in stock 22 Feb 1875; sold 18 Oct 1875 -> 8th. Hussars.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
B♭ Bass perfected $10½ Class B.
Batch of 2 (17543-4) given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 1 Jan 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
B♭ Bass perfected, Class B.
Given out 1 Jan 1875; received 11 Jan 1875; given to polisher 11 Jan 1875; charged to Regent Street 22 Feb 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 with 15494, Kurzr. 48/9d + Ghagan 27/3d = £4/11/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Bass perfected, B; entered in stock 22 Feb 1875; sold 11 Sep 1875 -> R. Arty.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bombardon plain $11 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 12 (16966-77) given out 17 Jun 1874; received 28 Aug 1874; made up 6 Jan 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
E♭ Bombardon (perfected), Class A35.
Given out 6 Jan 1875; received 14 Jan 1875; given to polisher 26 Jan 1875; charged to Regent Street 6 Feb 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 (15500-1), Bauer 59/3d + Stanton 42/5d = £5/1/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Bombardon, A35; entered in stock 13 Feb 1875; sold 17 Jul 1875 -> B & Co NY.
[ Kugler 2w1-g-01; Schubert Club B1984.1.242 ]
Possibly the earliest surviving compensating-piston instrument
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass perfected $10½ Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 23 Jan 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
C Bass perfected, Class A.
Given out 23 Jan 1875; received 2 Feb 1875; given to polisher 8 Feb 1875; charged to Regent Street 15 Mar 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 with 15614, Kurzr. 24/4d + Ghagan 17/6d + E. Bailey 8d + Brophy 55/3d; £4/17/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Bass perfected B; entered in stock 15 Mar 1875; C Euphonion ``perfected'' ``A''; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass perfected $10½ Class B.
Batch of 2 (17540-1) given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 23 Jan 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Kurzendorfer.
C Bass perfected, Class B.
Given out 23 Jan 1875; received 2 Feb 1875; given to polisher 8 Feb 1875; charged to Regent Street 15 Mar 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 with 15614, Kurzr. 24/4d + Ghagan 17/6d + E. Bailey 8d + Brophy 55/3d; £4/17/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Bass perfected B; entered in stock 15 Mar 1875; C Euphonion ``perfected'' ``B''; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet min $6 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 12 given out 9 Jan 1874; received 14 Mar 1874; made up 15 Feb 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Seidel.
B♭ Cornet d.w.k, Class Min.
Paid Seidel for batch of 5 (15756-60), 162 hrs = £4/7/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Min Cornet Plated w.k. entered in stock 10 May 1876; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Miniature Cornet Plated and Gilt A10; To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Private collection ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
F Bass slide Trombone, Class B26.
Given out 5 Mar 1875; received 11 Mar 1875; given to polisher 15 Mar 1875; charged to Regent Street 23 Mar 1875.
Paid Jacob for batch of 1, 32 hrs = £1/4/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], F Bass Slide Trombone B26; entered in stock 23 Mar 1875; To 1876 (sale record seems to have been erased).
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], F Trombone A58; brought forward; sold 20 Jul 1882 -> 82nd Regt.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Ballad Horn plain $6 Class P.L.V.
Batch of 12 given out 25 Feb 1874; received 27 Mar 1874; made up 21 Apr 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
Ballad Horn, Class B.
Given out 21 Apr 1875; received 26 Apr 1875; given to polisher 28 Apr 1875; charged to Regent Street 1 May 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 (16025-26), Bauer 25/10d + Stainton 12/1d = £1/17/11 charged to Regent Street (19/0 each).
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], Ballad Horn plain; entered in stock 1 May 1875; sold 3 May 1875 -> Jackson (with 16025, similar).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
Latest surviving instrument with pistons with trademark of words forming an ellipse DISTIN * LONDON *, inside MAKER
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Lied Horn [no $ code] Class A.
Batch of 6 (17997-802)given out 23 Mar 1875; received 15 Apr 1875; made up 23 Apr 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
C Lied Horn (plated), Class A.
Given out 23 Apr 1875; received 11 May 1875; given to polisher 14 May 1875; charged to Regent Street 3 Jun 1875.
Paid for batch of 6 (16060-5), Jacob 121½ hrs = £4/10/10 + Squire 133 hrs = £1/1/10; £5/12/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], Lied Horn plated ``A''; entered in stock 3 Jun 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Collins.
Copper Drag Horn, bugle bell, 40in.
Given out 14 May 1875; received 15 May 1875; given to polisher 16 May 1875; charged to Regent Street 19 May 1875.
Paid Collins for batch of 2 (16144-5), 8 hrs = £0/4/0 [?] charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], Copper Drag Horn 40in; entered in stock 19 May 1875; sold 19 May 1875 to [hard to read].
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (17851-62) given out 13 Feb 1875; received 23 Mar 1875; made up 1 Jun 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Seidel.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 1 Jun 1875; received 7 Aug 1875; given to polisher 17 Jun 1875; charged to Regent Street 7 Aug 1875.
Paid Seidel for batch of 6 (16202-7), 95 hrs = £2/11/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Cornet B2; entered in stock 7 Aug 187518; sold 14 Sep 1875 -> B & Co.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Ballad Horn (no ballustres) $6 Class B.
Batch of 1 Received 15 Jun 1875; made up 15 Jun 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
Ballad Horn, Ventil, Class B.
Given out 15 Jun 1875; received 19 Jun 1875; given to polisher 23 Jun 1875; charged to Regent Street 6 Jul 1875.
Paid Bauer batch of 1, 36½ hrs = £1/7/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Plated Ballad Horn plain Ventil; entered in stock 6 Jul 1875; sold 8 Jul 1875 -> Philips.
[ Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (604) ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaert.
Circular Bombn. $11 Class C.
Batch of 24 (18004-27) given out 1 Apr 1875; received 14 May 1875; made up 16 Jul 1875.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Brophy.
E♭ Circular Bombn., Class C17.
Given out 16 Jul 1875; received 12 Sep 1875; given to polisher 16 Aug 1875; charged to Regent Street 27 Sep 1875.
Paid for batch of 2 (16427-8), Brophy 73/0d + Bailey 22/6d; £4/15/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Circular Bombardon C17;
entered in stock 27 Sep 1874; To 1876; (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Ventil Tenor $7 Class C.
Batch of 6 (18197-205) given out 7 May 1875; received 30 Jun 1875; made up 23 Jul 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Cave.
E♭ Ventil Tenor, Class C29.
Given out 23 Jul 1875; received 5 Aug 1875; given to polisher 9 Aug 1875; charged to Regent Street 22 Aug 1875.
Paid for batch of 6 (16442-7), Cave 44/2d + Collins 8s + French 8s; £3/0/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Ventil Horn C29; entered in stock 22 Sep 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Canada ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass perfected $10½ Class B.
Batch of 2 (17540-1) given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 7 Sep 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
C Bass (perfected), Class B.
Given out 7 Aug 1875; received 10 Sep 1875; given to polisher 13 Sep 1875; charged to Regent Street 16 Sep 1875.
Paid for batch of 1, Bauer 22/6d + Stanton 17/3d = £1/19/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], C Bass perfected B; entered in stock 16 Sep 1875; sold 20 Sep 1875 -> Rl. Arty.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Collins.
Brass Drag Horn 44in.
Given out 11 Oct 1875; received 18 Oct 1875; given to polisher 12 Oct 1875; charged to Regent Street 18 Oct 1875.
Paid Collins for batch of 8 (16760-1 brass and 16762-7 copper; 16767 ribbed), 18½hrs = 9/8d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], Brass Drag Horn 44in; entered in stock 18 Oct 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
B♭ Bass perfected $10½ Class B.
Batch of 2 (17543-4) given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 15 Oct 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Mackay.
B♭. Bass. perfected., Class B.
Given out 15 Oct 1875; received 19 Oct 1875; given to polisher 20 Oct 1875; charged to Regent Street 29 Oct 1875.
Paid for batch of 1, Mackay 22/10d + Wheeley 5/10d = £1/8/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], B♭ Bass ``perfected'' B; entered in stock 29 Oct 1875; To 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Ballad Horn $6 Class B.
Batch of 6 (18525-30) given out 29 Jul 1875; received 30 Sep 1875; made up 23 Oct 1875.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
Ballad Horn, Class B.
Given out 23 Oct 1875; received 5 Nov 1875; given to polisher 8 Nov 1875; charged to Regent Street 26 Nov 1875.
Paid for batch of 5 (16804-8), Bauer 75½ hrs = £1/12/0 + =
Stanton 15 hrs = 7/6d + E. Bailey 49½ hrs = 9/2d; £3/9/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Soprano $6 Class A.
Batch of 6 (18763-8) given out 21 Oct 1875; received 5 Nov 1875; made up 8 Nov 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Cook.
E♭ Soprano, Class A5.
Given out 8 Nov 1875; received 17 Nov 1875; given to polisher 18 Nov 1875; charged to Regent Street 4 Dec 1875.
Paid Cook for batch of 6 (16908-13), 85½ hrs = £2/6/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], E♭ Soprano Plated A5; entered in stock 4 Dec 1875; sold 21 Dec 1875 -> Hailsone C.B.M.
[ Boosey & Hawkes 715; Horniman Museum 2004.779 ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
B♭ Bass perfected $10½ Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 30 Nov 1874; received 23 Dec 1874; made up 9 Dec 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Mackay.
B♭ Euphonion (perfected), Class A.
Batch of 4, with 17033 and two other euphonions, given out 9 Dec 1875; received 21 Dec 1875; given to polisher 21 Dec 1875; charged to Regent Street 9 Feb 1876.
Paid for 17032, 46/0d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
C Bass (perfected) $10½ Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 13 Dec 1875; received 18 Dec 1875; made up 9 Dec 1875.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Mackay.
C Euphonion (perfected) plated, Class A.
Batch of 4, with 17032 and two other euphonions, given out 9 Dec 1875; received 21 Dec 1875; given to polisher 21 Dec 1875; charged to Regent Street 9 Feb 1876.
Paid for 17033, 50/0d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
and ... / 295 REGENT ST. / ...).
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Soprano $6 Class A.
Batch of 12 (189969-80) given out 1 Jan 1876; received 2 Feb 1876; made up 15 Jan 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Cook.
E♭ Soprano, Class A5.
Given out 15 Jan 1876; received 8 Feb 1876; given to polisher 7 Feb 1876; charged to Regent Street 9 Mar 1876.
Paid Cook for batch of 4 (17108-11), 68 hrs = £1/19/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bombardon $10½ Class C.
Batch of 12 (18408-19) given out 22 Jul 1875; received 25 Sep 1875; made up 17 Jan 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Brophy.
Bombardon, Class C16.
Given out 17 Jan 1876; received 31 Jan 1876; given to polisher 31 Jan 1876; charged to Regent Street 14 Feb 1876.
Paid for batch of 6, Brophy 119 hrs = £2/19/8 + A. Bailey 120½ hrs = 17/8d; £3/17/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Lied Horn $6 Class A.
Batch of 6 (18242-7) given out 27 May 1875; made up 25 Jan 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
C Lied Horn (plated), Class A.
Batch of 2 given out 25 Jan 1876; given to polisher 4 Feb 1876; charged to Regent Street 4 Feb 1876(?).
Paid Jacob for batch of 2 (17158-9) 74½ hrs, 27/11d ea. = £2/15/10 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (6442) ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Collins.
Copper Drag Horn Ribbed 44in.
Given out 29 Feb 1876; received 3 Mar 1876; given to polisher 2 Mar 1876; charged to Regent Street 8 Mar 1876.
Paid Collins for batch of 4 (17364-5 and 17366-7 ribbed) 16½ hrs = 8/3d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Ballad Horn $6 Class A.
Batch of 6 (19260-5) given out 30 Mar 1876; received 15 Apr 1876; made up 4 Apr 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order and instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
Ballad Horn, Class A.
Batch of 6 given out 4 Apr 1876; received 3 May 1876; given to polisher 25 May 1876; charged to Regent Street 11 Jul 1876.
Paid for batch of 6 (17555-60), Jacob 136 hrs = £5/2/0 + J. Squire 138 hrs = £1/5/3; £6/7/3 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [instrument books], charged to Regent Street 11 Jul 1876.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass B♭ perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19125-7) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876; made up 29 May 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
B♭ Euphonion, perfected, Class A32a.
Given out 26 Apr 1876; received 10 May 1876; given to polisher 15 May 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 1, Bauer 40/6d + Bailey 9/10d; £2/10/11 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass B♭ perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19125-7) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876; made up 29 May 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
B♭ Euphonion, perfected, Class B32a.
Batch of 2 with 17685, given out 4 May 1876; received 18 May 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 2, Bauer 35/8d + Bailey 18/6d; £2/14/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass B♭ perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19125-7) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876; made up 29 May 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
B♭ Euphonion, perfected, Class B32a.
Batch of 2 with 17684, given out 4 May 1876; received 18 May 1876; given to polisher 22 May 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 2, Bauer 35/8d + Bailey 18/6d; £2/14/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass C perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19122-4) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876; made up 29 May 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
C Bass, Class A32a.
Batch of 3, with 17776 and 17777, given out 29 May 1876; received 29 Jul 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 3, Bauer 110/3d + E. Bailey 18/11d; A 54/1, B 39/7 each.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass C perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19122-4) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
C Bass, Class B32a.
Batch of 3, with 17775 and 17777, given out 29 May 1876; received 29 Jul 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 3, Bauer 110/3d + E. Bailey 18/11d; A 54/1, B 39/7 each.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass C perfected $10½ [class not stated].
Batch of 3 (19122-4) given out 16 Feb 1876; received 6 Apr 1876; made up 29 May 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
C Bass, Class B32a.
Batch of 3, with 17776 and 17777, given out 29 May 1876; received 29 Jul 1876; To Instruments 1.
Paid for batch of 3, Bauer 110/3d + E. Bailey 18/11d; A 54/1, B 39/7 each.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Stanton.
B♭ Trombone , Class C20.
Given out 17 Jun 1876; received 21 Jun 1876; given to polisher 21 Jun 1876; charged to Regent Street 27 Jun 1876.
Paid Stanton for batch of 6 (17915-20), 29 hrs = 14/6d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor Euphonion $8½ Class E.
Batch of 1 given out 26 Jun 1876; received 27 Jun 1876; made up 26 Jun 1876.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
E♭ Tenor Euphonion, Class EC.
Given out 26 Jun 1876; received 28 Jun 1876; given to polisher 28 Jun 1876; charged to Regent Street 30 Jun 1876.
Paid for batch of 1, Jacob 15/9d + J. Squire 1/5d; £0/17/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 12 (19745-56) given out 12 Sep 1876; received 25 Sep 1876; made up 19 Sep 1876.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cook.
B♭ Cornet; two of batch including this N.Y; Class C6.
Given out 19 Sep 1876; received 29 Sep 1876; given to polisher 3 Oct 1876; charged to Regent Street 14 11 1876.
Paid Cook for batch of 12 (19738-49), 98 hrs = £2/17/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2002/Oct/07 16:53:02 PDT ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class E.
Batch of 24 (19152-75) given out 16 Feb 1876; made up 17 Nov 1876.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ cornet, Class C7.
Given out 17 Nov 1876; received 30 Nov 1876; given to polisher 5 Dec 1876; charged to Regent Street 14 Dec 1876.
Paid for batch of 11 (18536-46),
Jacob 61½ hrs = £2/6/2 + J. Squire 102 hrs =18/10d; £3/5/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Jacob.
Baritone (C) best $8½ Class P.L.V.
Batch of 3 given out 8 Feb 1873; received 2 Apr 1874.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
E♭ Tenor Euphonion (large), Class B.
Given out 4 Dec 1876; received 9 Dec 1876; given to polisher 12 Dec 1876; charged to Regent Street 14 Dec 1876.
Paid for batch of 1, Bauer 23/8d + Bailey 6/3d; £1/9/11 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 24 (19961-84) given out 15 Dec 1876; received 18 Jan 1877; made up 16 Jan 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cook.
B♭ Cornet), Class C6.
Given out 16 Jan 1877; received 30 Jan 1877; given to polisher 6 Feb 1877; charged to Regent Street 12 Feb 1877.
Paid for batch of 11 (18806-16), Cook 119 hrs = £3/9/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 24 (19961-84) given out 15 Dec 1876; received 18 Jan 1877; made up 18 Jan 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
C Cornet, Class C6.
Given out 18 Jan 1877; given to polisher 21 Jan 1877; charged to Regent Street 23 Jan 1877.
Paid Jacob for batch of 1, 16 hrs = 12s charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (20030-41) given out 1 Jan 1877; received 14 Feb 1877; made up 7 Feb 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 7 Feb 1877; received 26 Feb 1877; given to polisher 28 Feb 1877; charged to Regent Street 14 Mar 1877.
Paid for batch of 6 (18916-21), Cave 60½ hrs = £1/15/3 + L. French 58½ hrs = 8/6d; £2/3/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Soprano Min $6 Class A.
Batch of 2 (20306-7) given out 21 Feb 1877; received 15 Mar 1877; made up 23 Mar 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
E♭ Soprano, Class Min.
Given out 23 Mar 1877; received 6 Apr 1877; given to polisher 11 Apr 1877; charged to Regent Street 25 Apr 1877.
Paid for batch of 2 (19172-3), Jacob 21/9d + J. Squire 15/0d; £1/16/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
C Cornet. Min $6 Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 5 Apr 1877; received 7 Apr 1877; made up 9 Apr 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
C Min. Cornet, plated, Class A.
Given out 9 Apr 1877; received 10 Apr 1877; given to polisher 14 Apr 1877; to grinder; charged to Regent Street 23 Apr 1877.
Paid Jacob for batch of 1, 31½ hrs = £1/3/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (20030-41) given out 11 Jan 1877; received 14 Feb 1877; made up 7 Feb 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 23 Apr 1877; received 17 May 1877; given to polisher 29 May 1877; charged to Regent Street 28 Jun 1877.
Paid for batch of 6 (19348-53) and 6 Class A3a, Jacob £4/9/3 + J. Squire £3/9/2; £7/18/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], C Cornet Nickel Plated A4; To 1883; Exhbn; To 1884;To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2017/Feb/25 08:16:25 GMT ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Alto Trombone $7 Class C22.
Given out 28 Apr 1877; received 7 May 1877; made up 3 May 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instrument books], the instrument was made by Cook.
E♭ Trombone, Class C22.
Given out 3 May 1877; received 15 Jun 1877; given to polisher 14 Jun 1877; charged to Regent Street 25 Jun 1877.
Paid Cook for batch of 6 (19380-85), 92½ hrs = £2/14/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Canada ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet Min $6 Class A.
Batch of 12 (20362-20373) given out 30 Mar 1877; received 17 May 1877; made up 17 May 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instrument books], the instrument was made by Jacobs.
B♭ Cornet / plated and frost, Model Min.
Given out 17 May 1877; received 29 Jun 1877; given to polisher 19 Jun 1877; charged to Regent Street 30 Jun 1877.
Paid for batch of 6 (19473-19478), Jacobs 75 hrs = £2/16/3 + J. Squire 146 hrs = £3/0/10; £5/17/1 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 24 (20799-20822) given out 11 Jul 1877; received 13 Jul 1877; made up 13 Jul 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cook.
B♭ Cornet (Plated), Class C6.
Given out 13 Jul 1877; received 17 Aug 1877; given to polisher 12 Sep 1877; charged to Regent Street 31 Oct 1877.
Paid Cook for batch of 12 (19736-47), 119½ hrs; £3/9/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2010/Jun/25 00:29:18 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Roackaerts.
Bombardon $11 Class E.
Batch of 24 (20392-415) given out 22 Mar 1877; received 10 May 1877; made up 20 Jul 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
F Bombardon, Class B35.
Given out 20 Jul 1877; received 1 Aug 1877; given to polisher 1 Aug 1877; charged to Regent Street 16 Aug 1877.
Paid for batch of 2 (19794-5), Bauer 55/2d + Bailey 39/0d; £4/14/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Roackaerts.
Bombardon $11 Class E.
Batch of 24 (20392-415) given out 22 Mar 1877; received 10 May 1877; made up 20 Jul 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
F Bombardon, Class B35.
Given out 20 Jul 1877; received 1 Aug 1877; given to polisher 1 Aug 1877; charged to Regent Street 16 Aug 1877.
Paid for batch of 2 (19794-5), Bauer 55/2d + Bailey 39/0d; £4/14/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderedn.
Cornet $6 Class A.
Batch of 12 given out 17 May 1877; received 25 Jun 1877; made up 13 Aug 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Cornet, Class A3a.
Given out 13 Aug 1877; received 4 Sep 1877; given to polisher 6 Sep 1877; charged to Regent Street 26 Sep 1877.
Paid for batch of 12 (19854-65), Jacob 156½ hrs = £5/17/4 + J. Wornash 175 hrs = £1/2/5; £6/19/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
C Cornet $6 Class E.
Batch of 12 given out 5 Apr 1877; received 28 Apr 1877; made up 27 Sep 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
C Cornet, Class C7.
Given out 27 Sep 1877; received 8 Oct 1877; given to polisher 10 Oct 1877; charged to Regent Street 1 Nov 1877.
Paid Squire for batch of 6 (20091-6), 81 hrs = £1/13/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class Min.
Batch of 12 (21079-90) given out 6 Sep 1877; received 20 Oct 1877; made up 24 Oct 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
B♭ Cornet Min.
Given out 24 Oct 1877; received 14 Nov 1877; given to polisher 15 Nov 1877; charged to Regent Street 28 Nov 1877.
Paid for batch of 6 (20167-72), J. Squire 162 hrs = £3/7/6 + Langham 15 hrs = 1/6d; £3/9/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class E.
Batch of 12 (21115-26) given out 8 Sep 1877; received 25 Sep 1877; made up 15 Nov 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Collins.
B♭ Cornet, Class C7.
Given out 15 Nov 1877; received 28 Nov 1877; given to polisher 28 Nov 1877; charged to Regent Street 15 Dec 1877.
Paid Collins for batch of 12 (20297-20308), 102½ hrs = £2/11/3 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (21067-78) given out 8 Sep 1877; received 20 Oct 1877; made up 21 Nov 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 21 Nov 1877; received 30 Nov 1877; given to polisher 28 Nov 1877; charged to Regent Street 31 Dec 1877.
Paid for batch of 12 (20325-36), Jacob 95½ hrs = £3/1/8 + J. Wornash 98 hrs = 12/8d; £4/4/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class Min.
Batch of 12 (21079-90) given out 6 Sep 1877; received 20 Oct 1877; made up 12 Dec 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
B♭ Cornet, Class Min.
Given out 12 Dec 1877; received 15 Jan 1878; given to polisher 4 Jan 1878; charged to Regent Street 5 Feb 1878.
Paid for batch of 6 (20424-29), Squire 147½ hrs = £3/1/6 + Langham 42 hrs = 3/10d; £3/5/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Soprano $3 Class E.
Batch of 12 (21275-86) given out 22 Oct 1877; received 30 Nov 1877; made up 31 Dec 1877.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
E♭ Soprano, Class EC10.
Given out 31 Dec 1877; received 4 Jan 1878; given to polisher 4 Jan 1878; charged to Regent Street 30 Jan 1878.
Paid for batch of 6 (20507-12), Squire 41 hrs = 17/1d + Langham 7 hrs = 8d; £0/17/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Soprano $3 Class E.
Batch of 24 given out 22 Oct 1877; received 30 Nov 1877; made up 7 Jan 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
E♭ Soprano, Class E.C.10.
Given out 7 Jan 1878; received 12 Jan 1878; given to polisher 14 Jan 1878 charged to Regent Street 30 Jan 1878.
Paid Squire for batch of 5 (20591-5), 31 hrs = 12/11d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Soprano $6 Class A.
Batch of 12 given out 30 Oct 1877; received 6 Dec 1877; made up 14 Jan 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
E♭ soprano, Class A5.
Given out 14 Jan 1878; received 24 Jan 1878; given to polisher 23 Jan 1878; charged to Regent Street 18 Mar 1878.
Paid for batch of 6 (20617-22), Jacob 67 hrs = £2/10/3 + J. Wornash 76½ hrs = 9/9d; £3/0/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix T2008.15.1052 ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bauer.
F Alto Slide Trombone, Class B24.
Given out 31 Jan 1878; received 2 Feb 1878; given to polisher 2 Feb 1878; charged to Regent Street 5 Feb 1878.
Paid Bauer for batch of 1, 14½ hrs = 10/10d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
Trumpet $6 Class C.
Batch of 12 given out 4 Dec 1877; received 8 Feb 1878; made up 3 May 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
F & E♭ Trumpet, Class C18.
Given out 3 May 1878; received 17 May 1878; given to polisher 19 Jun 1878; charged to Regent Street 19 Aug 1878.
Paid Bailey for batch of 6 (21211-6), 97 hrs; £2/0/5 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Carl Busch Collection, University of Illinois 02.02.03 ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by L. French.
Brass Drag Horn, ribbed 44ins.
Given out 11 May 1878; received 7 Jun 1878; given to polisher 5 Jun 1878; charged to Regent Street 13 Jun 1878.
Paid L. French for batch of 5 (21249-53) with Copper Drag Horn (21248), 53½ hrs; £0/9/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Brass Drag Horn Ribbed 44ins, brought forwards 1 Jan 1882; To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; sold 9 Mar 1885 cash.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 24 given out 16 Apr 1878; received 22 May 1878; made up 21 May 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Collins.
B♭ Cornet, Class C6.
Given out 21 May 1878; received 31 May 1878; given to polisher 11 Jul 1878; charged to Regent Street 22 Jul 1878.
Paid Collins for batch of 12 (21287-98), 83½ hrs = £2/5/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class C.
Batch of 24 (22054-77) given out 16 Apr 1878; received 22 May 1878; made up 31 May 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Collins.
B♭ Cornet, Class C6.
Given out 31 May 1878; received 22 Jun 1878; given to polisher 10 Jul 1878; charged to Regent Street 28 Aug 1878.
Paid Collins for batch of 12 (21356-67), 86½ hrs = £2/6/10 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, France ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $6 Class E.
Batch of 24 (22078-22101) given out 16 Apr 1878; received 22 May 1878; made up 8 Jul 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Collins.
B♭ Cornet, Class C7.
Given out 8 Jul 1878; received 22 Jul 1878; given to polisher 15 Aug 1878; charged to Regent Street 28 Sep 1878.
Paid Collins for batch of 12 (21513-24), 97 hrs = £2/10/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2009/Apr/10 20:07:56 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class A.
Batch of 12 given out 1 Jul 1878; received 26 Jul 1878; made up 22 Jul 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Cornet, Class A3a.
Given out 22 Jul 1878; received 30 Aug 1878; given to polisher 30 Aug 1878; charged to Regent Street 26 Sep 1878.
Paid for batch of 12 (21597-68), Jacob 133½ hrs = £5/0/2 + L. French 120½ hrs £1/2/10; £6/3/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books],} (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (22457-68) given out 25 Jul 1878; received 4 Sep 1878; made up 11 Sep 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 11 Sep 1878; received 11 Oct 1878; given to polisher 15 Oct 1878; charged to Regent Street 20 Nov 1878.
Paid Squire for batch of 12 (21798-809), 140 hrs; £3/10/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2002/Dec/08 17:32:31 PST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass $10 Class C.
Batch of 24 (22376-99) given out 3 Jul 1978; received 4 Oct 1878; made up 23 Oct 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
B♭ Bass N.Y., Class C15.
Given out 23 Oct 1878; received 2 Nov 1878; given to polisher 4 Nov 1878; charged to Regent Street 9 Dec 1878.
Paid for batch of 6 (22013-8), Cave 61 hrs = £1/15/7 + J. Wornash 66 hrs = 11/0d; £2/6/7 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bombardon $11 Class B.
Batch of 12 given out 8 Apr 1878; received 17 Apr 1878; made up 27 Nov 1878.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Seidel.
F Bombardon, Class B34.
Given out 27 Nov 1878; received 10 Dec 1878; given to polisher 11 Dec 1878; charged to Regent Street 18 Dec 1878.
Paid for batch of 1, Seidel 60/4d + A. Bailey 5/10d; £3/6/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], F Bombardon A91; brought forwards 1 Jan 1882; To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Baritone $8½ Class B.
Batch of 12 given out 13 May 1878; received 9 Aug 1878; made up 14 Feb 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Stanton.
B♭ baritone, Class B23.
Given out 14 Feb 1879; received 27 Feb 1879; given to polisher 28 Feb 1879; charged to Regent Street 14 Mar 1879.
Paid for batch of 4 (22376-9), Stanton 87 hrs = £2/7/2 + Greenway 94½ hrs = 14/0d; £3/1/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Trombone $7 Class C.
Batch of 12 (22901-12) given out 7 Nov 1878; received 19 Dec 1878; made up 3 Mar 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
B♭ Trombone, Class C23.
Given out 3 Mar 1879; received 13 Mar 1879; given to polisher 13 Mar 1879; charged to Regent Street 19 Apr 1879.
Paid Mooney for batch of 6 (22418-23), 71½ hrs = £2/1/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Franz Streitwieser; Musica Kremsmünster 510; bell only ]
Earliest surviving with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating TRADE MARK and BOOSEY
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet $6 Class B.
Batch of 12 (22577-88) given out 22 Aug 1878; received 15 Nov 1878; made up 22 Mar 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
B♭ Cornet, Class B2.
Given out 22 Mar 1879; received 29 Apr 1879; given to polisher 29 Apr 1879; charged to Regent Street 9 Jun 1879.
Paid Squire for batch of 12 (22496-507), 123½ hrs = £3/1/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2014/Sep/28 10:33:41 PDT ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass $10 Class C.
Batch of 24 given out 9 Jul 1878; received 4 Oct 1878; made up 24 Jun 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
(B♭ Bass N.Y., Class C15.
Given out 24 Jun 1879; received 25 Jun 1879; given to polisher 27 Jun 1879; charged to Regent Street 2 Jul 1879.
Paid for batch of 1, Cave 7/10d + J. Wornash 2/6d; £0/10/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Alto $3 Class E; stamped 18581.
Batch of 12 given out 21 Jun 1875; received 30 Jul 1875; made up (not stated when as in which instrument).
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
C Trombone (Soprano) with slide for B♭ and A♮,class E.C & w.k.
Given out 25 Jun 1879; received 27 Jun 1879; given to polisher 27 Jun 1879; charged to Regent Street 28 Jun 1879.
Paid for batch of 1, Jacob 16/2d + J. Beardmore 62 hrs; 16/8d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor $6 Class C.
Batch of 10 (23299-308) given out 20 Mar 1879; received 31 May 1879; made up 19 Sep 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
E♭ Tenor, Class C13.
Given out 19 Sep 1879; received 30 Sep 1879; given to polisher 13 Oct 1879; charged to Regent Street 8 Nov 1879.
Paid Mooney for batch of 6 (23642-7), 67½ hrs; £1/19/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Australia ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Korb.
French horn 3 cyl, slides G, F, E, E♭, D♮.
Batch of 1 given out 8 Feb 1879; given to polisher 18 Dec 1879; received 23 Dec 1879; charged to Regent Street 29 Dec 1879.
Paid Korb 89/7d + Cave and Wornash 2/3d = £4/11/10 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Pickford; Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (533) ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $4 Class C.
Batch of 48 (23643-90) given out 2 Jul 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
B♭ Cornet, Class C7.
Batch of 12 (24007-18) given out 9 Dec 1879; received 1 Jan 1880; given to polisher 18 Jan 1880; charged to Regent Street 18 Feb 1880.
Paid Bailey for batch of 12, 113½ hrs = £2/7/3 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Private collection, Britain ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor $4 Class C.
Batch of 36 given out 8 Aug 1879; received 16 Oct 1879; made up 27 Jan 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
E♭ Tenor, Class C45.
Given out 27 Jan 1880; received 5 Feb 1880; given to polisher 14 Feb 1880; charged to Regent Street 12 Mar 1880.
Paid Mooney for batch of 6 (24171-6), 64½ hrs = £1/17/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Ballad Horn $4 Class B.
Batch of 12 given out 21 Nov 1879; received 30 Dec 1879; made up 11 Feb 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
Ballad horn plain.
Given out 11 Feb 1880; received 25 Feb 1880; given to polisher 23 Feb 1880; charged to Regent Street 19 Mar 1880.
Paid Squire for batch of 4 (24223-6), 99½ hrs = £2/18/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Ballad Horn Plated plain; sold 24 Jan 1882 -> W. James.
[ John Webb; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 399 ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bass 4V $8 Class Comp.
Batch of 12 given out 5 Feb 1880; received 12 Mar 1880; made up 23 Jun 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Seidel.
B♭ Bass, Class A84.
Given out 23 Jun 1880; received 30 Jul 1880; given to polisher 30 Jul 1880; charged to Regent Street 19 Aug 1880.
Paid Seidel for batch of 4 (24905-8), 273½ hrs = £9/2/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Boosey & Hawkes 747; Horniman Museum 2004.833 ]
Second-earliest surviving compensating-piston instrument
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Cornet $4 Class C.
Batch of 24 (24792-24815) given out 8 Jul 1880; received 10 Sep 1880; made up 30 Sep 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
B♭ Cornet, Class C1.
Given out 30 Sep 1880; received 13 Oct 1880; given to polisher 13 Oct 1880; charged to Regent Street 20 Nov 1880.
Paid Bailey for batch of 12 (25255-66), 96 hrs; £2/4/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], B♭ Cornet; sold 28 Oct 1882 -> Eyre C S (?).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2003/Feb/05 08:35:49 PST ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
B♭ Trombone w.k. N.Y., Class C55.
Given out 8 Nov 1880; received 10 Nov 1880; given to polisher 22 Nov 1880; charged to Regent Street 30 Nov 1880.
Paid for batch of 6 (25457-62), Cave 22½ hrs = 13/2d + J. Wornash 19 hrs = 3/5d; £0/16/7 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2008/Jul/03 03:47:05 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Soprano Min $4 Class A.
Batch of 6 (25142-7) given out 7 oct 1880; received 17 Nov 1880; made up 16 Nov 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
E♭ Min Soprano, Class A.
Given out 16 Nov 1880; received 1 Dec 1880; given to polisher 1 Dec 1880; charged to Regent Street 23 Dec 1880.
Paid Squire for batch of 6 (25477-82), 111½ hrs; £3/5/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Soprano Cornet Min A10; To 1883; To 1884; To 1885; To 1886; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor Trombone $5 Class C.
Batch of 12 (23439-50) given out 29 Apr 1879; received 10 Oct 1879; made up 30 Dec 1879.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
B♭ Trombone, Class C63.
Given out 29 Dec 1880; received 29 Jan 1881; given to polisher 13 Jan 1881; charged to Regent Street 10 Feb 1881.
Paid Mooney for batch of 6 (25643-48), 74½ hrs = £2/3/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2014/May/08 18:31:05 PDT ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
B♭. Trombone, Class C55.
Given out 24 Jan 1881; received 3 Feb 1881; given to polisher 29 Jan 1881; charged to Regent Street 28 Feb 1881.
Paid Bailey for batch of 6 (25707-12), 32 hrs = 14/8d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Butterfields auction 15.9.98 lot 4563; http://neillins.com/TB072.htm ]
[ Auction on eBay ends 2017/Apr/18 05:15:23 BST ]
Earliest surviving stamped CLASS B or Class B
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor $4 Class C.
Batch of 24 (24546-69) given out 16 Apr 1880; received 10 Jul 1880; made up 20 Jan 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
E♭ Tenor, Class C45.
Given out 20 Jan 1881; received 3 Feb 1881; given to polisher 3 Feb 1881; charged to Regent Street 18 Mar 1881.
Paid Mooney for batch of 6 (25729-34), 65½ hrs; £1/18/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2002/Jan/02 17:27:49 PST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet best $4 Class A.
Batch of 24 (24705-28) given out 24 May 1880; received 25 Aug 1880; made up 11 Feb 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Cornet, Class A5.
Given out 11 Feb 1881; received 18 Mar 1881; given to polisher 18 Mar 1881; charged to Regent Street 31 Mar 1881.
Paid Jacob for batch of 12 (25777-88), 157½ hrs = £5/18/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Auction on eBay ends 2005/Oct/02 21:17:14 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
Tenor Cor $4 Class A.
Batch of 12 (24460-72) given out 2 Mar 1880; received 7 May 1880; made up 16 Feb 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
F & E♭ Tenor Cor, Class A41.
Given out 16 Feb 1881; received 23 Feb 1881; given to polisher 23 Feb 1881; charged to Regent Street 21 Mar 1881.
Paid Jacob for batch of 2 (25789-90),
54 hrs = £1/11/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (5733) ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
Bombardon $11 Class B.
Batch of 12 (22018-28) given out 8 Apr 1878; received 17 Apr 1878; made up 22 Feb 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
Bombardon, Class A87.
Given out 22 Feb 1880; received 8 Mar 1880; given to polisher 9 Mar 1880; charged to Regent Street 30 Mar 1880.
Paid for batch of 2 (25805-6), Cave 86½ hrs = £2/10/3 + J. Wornash 77 hrs =14/4d; £3/4/7 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], sold 1882 -> Pond
[ Private collection ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
Tenor Euphonion $6 Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 5 Mar 1881; received 7 Mar 1881; made up 11 Mar 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
E♭ Tenor Euphonion extra, Class A.
Given out 11 Mar 1881; received 16 Mar 1881; given to polisher 20 Mar 1881; charged to Regent Street 22 Mar 1881.
Paid for batch of 1, Cave 25/8d + J. Wornash 3/4d; £1/9/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
F Bomb $11 Class comp.
Batch of 1 given out 20 Apr 1881; received 2 May 1881; made up 28 Apr 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Ungelenk.
F Bombardon, Class A68.
Given out 28 Apr 1881; received 12 May 1881; given to polisher 13 May 1881; charged to Regent Street 20 May 1881.
Paid for batch of 1, Ungelenk 38/2d + Beardmore 10/10d; £2/9/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
Cornet best $4 Class C.
Batch of 12 (25112-23) given out 7 Oct 1880; received 17 Nov 1880; made up 2 Jun 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭. Cornet, Class A5.
Given out 29 Jun 1881; received 23 Aug 1881; given to polisher 11 Aug 1881; charged to Regent Street 22 Sep 1881.
Paid Jacob for batch of 11 (26214-24), 163½ hrs = £6/2/8 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Cornet plated; To 1883; sold 21 May 1883 -> Alorgau G.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
B♭ Echo Cornet best $4 Class A.
Batch of 6 given out 23 Jun 1881; received 20 Aug 1881; made up 24 Aug 1881.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
B♭ Echo Cornet N.Y, Class A9.
Given out 24 Aug 1881; received 21 Sep 1881; given to polisher 14 Sep 1881; charged to Regent Street 7 Oct 1881.
Paid Jacob for batch of 6 (26381-6), 175 hrs = £6/11/3 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], Echo Cornet A9; entered in stock before 31 Dec 1881; To 1883; sold 17 Apr 1883 -> Pond.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]