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Eb Tuba Side Action Rotary Valves by Quinby Brothers 1876 Boston

Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $

Category: Tubas
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Description
Brand: Quinby Brothers Skill Level: professional
Bell Material: Brass Exact Year: 1876
Finish: Brass Lacquer Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


The Eb tuba is a great player with all the valves and slides in good working order.  The bell measures 12 1/2 inches and the instruments is 35 inches high.  The bell reads:  "Made by Quinby Bros Boston"  and has a floral design around.  The Quinby brothers were operating at 62 Sudury St, Boston in 1876.From the collection of The Brass Players Museum - Springfield Massachusetts.   Please keep in mind that I am not a tuba player