no serial number Maybe from1925 - coins on keys are German from 1925 Big patch on the bell, patch on lead pipe at lowest point, at least one more patch. There is a joy key (dribbler) on the lead pipe. Some sloppy solder joints. no major dents, maybe little dings - this is an old horn!It has a Alexander flipper to hold left hand in place, it does not a have a pinky hook, but there is solder haze where the hook was. the case is old and well used The horn plays well for me - recorded a CD with it, that I'll include with the horn. This horn used to be owned by Jim TANKERSLEY Please do not bid or buy without watching the video: Watch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGRDy5pKVfM Shipping must be airmail insured.  I think I am over estimating on the shipping calculator to pay for the insurance, but it may get adjusted up or down. I will charge only the exact shipping cost. I am not responsible for any import / export tax.I reserve the right to end the auction early and sell the horn to the highest bidder, so bid early.former owners:Richard Burdick&JAMES NATHAN TANKERSLEY of April Sound, Montgomery County TX, age 77, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007. He was born May 24, 1930 in Winchester, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Linda Holladay, his daughters Laura Jones, Nathanne Tankersley and Danna Danks. Jim was a talented musician who was the Principal French Horn player with the Houston Symphony for many years. He also served in the United States Army and played in the Symphony of the Fifth Army Corps in Europe. He thought French Horn lessons privately and at Sam Houston State College. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 14, at 5:00 P.M. at the Montgomery United Methodist Church, 22548 Hwy. 105, W. Montgomery, TX. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=94299157#sthash.PM6C5TME.dpuf