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Tenor Horn Side Action Rotary Valve by Boston Musical Instrument Co & EG Wright

Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $

Category: Baritones
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Brass Musical Instrument Manfury
Skill Level: Professional Type: Bb
Items Included: Case Bell Material: Brass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Finish: raw brass
Model: tenor horn


The horn is an excellent playing instruments, plays like a new horn.  The bell reads  -  Made by the Boston Musical Instrument Manfury.  There sort of the double leaf symbol and also reads    Late  E. G, Wright & Co. Boston.     This exact instrument style can be found in the Boston instrument catalog from 1869.  The company was established by a partnership of partners, workers, Graves & co and E.G. Wright & Co. E. G. Wright died in 1871 and it appears that his horn would have been made shortly after this date.The condition is very good with a couple of small dings on the first bow and the next pipe. The bell measures 8 inches and is 29 1/2 inches high. The leather case is in very good condition with only a small separation at the bottom.Please go to youtube to hear this instrument played  -  https://youtu.be/OvHD_Vv6S9AComes with an old bill of sale.