TUBA Henry Distin Manfacturing Company Of Superior Quality & Stamped Highest Grade It is Hand Made in Williamsport PA 1890's 120+ Years Old Brass For Either Restoration or Leave Natural Vintage Serial#11718 Absolutely Beautiful Engraveings Flowers & More Designs I had it as a Wall Hanging It is Very Artistic & A Great Conversation Piece Needs Love & A Good Home I'm Cleaning Out My House(Hate to Sell) All 3 Valves Slide Smooth & Effortless This Tuba is A Very Unique Instrument Sure to Be One of A kind You can Buy a Nice New Shinny Tuba Anyime. However, I Have Refused To Clean or Polish This Tuba. On Account that You Can't Age One 120+ Years Overnight. If This instrument could talk, the stories it would tell. Over a Century of History Wrapped Up In One Package