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BR denotes measured bore at valve cluster (mm)
In transcriptions from archival records, -flat denotes a flat sign; -natural denotes a natural sign
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{not numbered} (B-flat ophicleide, 9 keys; stamped on bell with crown / “H / C. Boosé, London”).
[ Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Collection of Historic Musical Instruments 48 ]
{3222} (B-flat cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell “PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 3222”).
{3346} (B-flat cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell “PATENT / C. BOOSE. / 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON / 2276 / 3346”).
{3393} (circular bass in E-flat; stamped on bell “BOOSEY & COMPY. / 3393 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON”).
{3461} (B-flat 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)
{4828} (B-flat 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-flat 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-flat cornet, Brussels model, piston valves; stamped on bell “C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 7794 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON”).
{8069} (duty bugle in C; stamped on bell “1861 / C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 8069 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON”).
{8993} (B-flat flugel, bell-forward, 4 rotary valves; stamped on bell “C. BOOSE / BOOSEY & SONS / 8993 / 24 & 28 HOLLES ST. / LONDON”).
{10141} (B-flat 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 also listed in Distin & Co archives
Also listed in Distin & Co archives
{14591; pistons 16537} (B-flat 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-flat euphonium).
{14913; pistons 16843} (C euphonium).
{14974; pistons 15279} (F bombardon).
{15196; pistons 16842} (C euphonium).
{15197; pistons 17210} (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-flat tenor euphonion).
{15494; pistons 16845} (B-flat euphonium).
{15495; pistons 17543} (B-flat euphonium).
{15501; pistons 16971} (E-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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”).
{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-flat euphonium).
{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-flat euphonium).
{17033; pistons 18896} (C euphonium).
{17109; pistons 18972} (soprano cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark
{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-flat euphonium).
{17684; pistons 19126} (B-flat euphonium).
{17685; pistons 19127} (B-flat euphonium).
{17775; pistons 19123} (C euphonium).
{17776; pistons 19122} (C euphonium).
{17777; pistons 19124} (C euphonium).
{17964; pistons 19523} (E-flat tenor euphonion).
{18341; pistons 19748} (B-flat 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-flat cornet)
{18612; pistons 15179} (E-flat tenor euphonion).
{18808; pistons 19976} (B-flat cornet).
{18827; pistons 19973} (C / B-flat 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??”).
{19172; pistons 20307} (miniature cornet in E-flat).
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”).
{19381; pistons 20519} (E-flat alto valve trombone).
{19474; pistons 20363} (pocket cornet, silverplated).
{19863; pistons 20643} (B-flat cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{20095; pistons 20466} (cornet in C/B-flat/A).
{20167; pistons 21079} (miniature cornet in B-flat).
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-flat cornet).
{20329; pistons 21071} (cornet in B-flat/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-flat; 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.
{21287; pistons 22054} (cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and “... / Wm A. Pond / ...”).
{21365; pistons 22075} (B-flat 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”).
{21606; pistons 22340 [mismatch: 21605/22340, 21606/22341 given out same day] cornet; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{21806; pistons 22465} (B-flat 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”).
{22144; pistons 22018} (F bombardon).
{22377; pistons 22229} (B-flat baritone; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and “... / Wm A. Pond / ...”).
{22418; pistons 22901} (B-flat tenor valve trombone; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “BOOSEY” / “BOOSEY & CO / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / ...”).
{22794; pistons 22390} (B-flat euphonion; stamped on bell with Distin trademark and “... / Wm A. Pond / ...”).
{22801; pistons 18381} (soprano valve trombone in C).
{23994; valves 12} (french horn; 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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} (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-flat 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”).
{25708} (slide trombone, wide bell flare; 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} (F/E-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat bombardon)
{25875; pistons 25609} (E-flat tenor euphonion).
{26027; pistons 25696} (F bombardon, compensating).
{26223; pistons 25112} (B-flat 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-flat 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”).
{26390}.
{26686; pistons 25222} (circular bass).
stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 26686 / Wm A. POND & Co / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on the 2nd valve “47” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “25222”).
{26748; pistons 25340} (B-flat cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY & Co / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT / LONDON / 26748 / Wm A. POND & Co / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on the left side of the 2nd valve “59 / 25340” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN”).
{26923; pistons 26310} (B-flat cavalry trombone).
{27127} (B-flat to C hand horn).
{27213; pistons 25103} (ballad horn).
{27268; pistons 25476} (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 / 27268 / TO / HENRY PIERCY / FROM MANNIE / DEC 93”; on the 2nd valve “5” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “25476”).
{27415; pistons 25389} (E-flat soprano; stamped on bell with Distin trademark).
{27494; pistons 24205} (tenor horn; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “Patent Light Valve / BOOSEY 7amp; CO / MAKERS \ 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 27494 / WM. A. POND & CO / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on 2nd valve “23” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “24205”).
{27543; pistons 26460} (E-flat bombardon, 3-valve compensating).
{27544; pistons 26711} (E-flat bombardon, 4-valve compensating).
{27643; pistons 26780} (E-flat tenor flugel horn).
{27644; pistons 26781} (E-flat tenor flugel horn).
{27861} (B-flat to B-flat hand horn).
{27862; pistons 19230} (lied horn; 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 / 27862 / WM. A. POND & CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “19230”).
{27969} (B-flat to B-flat hand horn).
{28139; pistons 27092} (E-flat bass trombone).
{28152; pistons 27093} (trumpet in B-flat and A).
{28316; pistons 27205} (E-flat bass trombone).
{28317; pistons 27206} (E-flat bass trombone).
{28320; pistons 25489} (B-flat cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 28320 / WM A. POND & CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “25489”).
{28341} (F bass cavalry trombone, compensating).
{28363; pistons 27233} (B-flat cavalry trombone, compensating).
{28408; pistons 26739} (B-flat cornet; stamped on bell with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 28408”; on 2nd valve with trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “26739”).
{28466; pistons 26962} (E-flat bombardon; stamped on bell “Light Valve” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / BOOSEY & CO. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STT. / LONDON / 28466 / “WM A. POND & CO. / SOLE AGENTS FOR THE U.S.A. / NEW YORK”; on 2nd valve “56” / trumpet-and-banner trademark incorporating “TRADE MARK” and “DISTIN” / “26962”).
{28572; pistons 26878} (B-flat baritone).
[ Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (216) ]
One of three Boosé instruments marked “PATENT”
[ Private collection, Germany ]
One of three Boosé instruments marked “PATENT”
[ Private collection, Britain ]
[ Private collection, Britain ]
[ Boosey & Hawkes per Chatwin 138; current location not known ]
[ 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]
[ Private collection, Canada ]
[ Private collection ]
[ Private collection, Britain ]
[ Boosey & Hawkes 714; Horniman Museum 2004.823 ]
[ present location not known ]
{14069; pistons }(B-flat 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 771/2 hrs = £2/18/2 + Stanton 1061/2 hrs = £2/4/5; £5/2/7.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], a plush-lined case “1 Ballad Horn, mahogany” 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-flat 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, Jacob 110 hrs £4/2/6 + Squire 2391/2 hrs = £1/15/0; £5/17/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], 14591 “B-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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, 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 ]
[ Auction on eBay ends 2005/May/25 20:23:26 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
“Bombardon” $101/2 Class C.
Batch of 12 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” $81/2 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat Bass perfected” $101/2 Class B.
Batch of 2 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat 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-flat Bombardon, A35”; entered in stock 13 Feb 1875; sold 17 Jul 1875 -> B & Co NY.
[ Kugler 2w1-g-01; Schubert Club B1984.1.242 ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by V. Rockaerts.
“C Bass perfected” $101/2 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” $101/2 Class B.
Batch of 2 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-flat Cornet d.w.k”, Class Min.
Paid Seidel for batch of 5, 162 hrs = £4/7/9 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], “B-flat 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, 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, Britain ]
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 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 1211/2 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 given out 1 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-flat 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, 95 hrs = £2/11/6 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], “B-flat 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.
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, 361/2 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 [work shop order books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
“Ventil Tenor” $7 Class C.
Batch of 6 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-flat 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, 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-flat 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” $101/2 Class B.
Batch of 2 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), 181/2hrs = 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-flat Bass perfected” $101/2 Class B.
Batch of 2 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-flat. 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-flat 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 [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
“Soprano” $6 Class A.
Batch of 6 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-flat 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, 851/2 hrs = £2/6/0 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Account Books], “E-flat 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-flat Bass perfected” $101/2 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-flat 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)” $101/2 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-flat 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, 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 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) 161/2 hrs = 8/3d charged to Regent Street.
[ 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 given out 30 Mar 1876; received 15 Apr 1876; made up 4 Apr 1876.
According to the firm's archives [work shop order 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.
Paid for batch of 6, 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-flat perfected” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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-flat 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-flat perfected” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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-flat 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-flat perfected” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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-flat 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” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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” $101/2 [class not stated].
Batch of 3 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 [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
“Tenor Euphonion” $81/2 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-flat 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-flat 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, 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-flat 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 611/2 hrs = £2/6/2 + J. Squire 102 hrs =18/10d; £3/5/0 charged to Regent Street.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [work shop order books], the pistons were made by Jacob.
“Baritone (C) best” $81/2 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-flat 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-flat 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.
[ 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 ]
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
Earliest surviving stamped “POND”
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-flat 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, 921/2 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-flat 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).
[ Private collection ]
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-flat 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, Jacob 1561/2 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, 8 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-flat 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.
[ 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-flat 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), 1021/2 hrs = £2/11/3 charged to Regent Street.
[ 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-flat 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 951/2 hrs = £3/1/8 + J. Wornash 98 hrs = 12/8d; £4/4/4 charged to Regent Street.
[ Auction on eBay ends 2004/Aug/16 05:14:40 BST; Auction on eBay ends 2004/Aug/22 22:30:00 BST ; Auction on eBay ends 2004/Dec/02 17:48:00 GMT ]
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-flat 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 1471/2 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-flat 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.
Auction on eBay ends 20045/Dec/14 23:36:19 GMT ]
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-flat 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, 31 hrs = 12/11d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[ Franz Streitwieser; Musica Kremsmünster 629 ]
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-flat 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, Jacob 67 hrs = £2/10/3 + J. Wornash 761/2 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).
[ Claremont Colleges, Kenneth G. Fiske Museum B47 ]
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, 141/2 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-flat Trumpet”, Class C18.
Given out 3 May 1878; received 17 May 1878; given to polisher 19 Jun 1878; charged to Regent Street 13 Sep 1878.
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 [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-flat 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, 831/2 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-flat 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), 861/2 hrs = £2/6/10 charged to Regent Street.
[ Private collection, France ]
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-flat 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, Jacob 1331/2 hrs = £5/0/2 + L. French 1201/2 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. ]
[ 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.
“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” $81/2 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-flat 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, Stanton 87 hrs = £2/7/2 + Greenway 941/2 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 [instruments books], the instrument was made by Mooney.
“B-flat 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, 711/2 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 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-flat 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-flat and A-natural”,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 [instruments books], the instrument was made by Korb.
“French horn 3 cyl, slides G, F, E, E-flat, D-natural”.
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-flat 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, 1131/2 hrs = £2/7/3 charged to Regent Street.
[ 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-flat 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, 641/2 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, 991/2 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.
[ Private collection, Britain ]
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-flat 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, 2731/2 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
[ Auction on eBay ends 2003/Feb/05 08:35:49 PST ]
[ 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-flat 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.
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).
Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (4650) ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
“B-flat. 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, 32 hrs = 14/8d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], (sold by 31 Dec 1881).
[http://neillins.com/TB072.htm ]
Given out 1881.
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-flat 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), 1571/2 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-flat 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 861/2 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-flat 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-flat. 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), 1631/2 hrs = £6/2/8 charged to Regent Street.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
“B-flat 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-flat 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, 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. ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
“Brass Drag Horn 44 in.”.
Given out 24 Aug 1881; received 25 Aug 1881; given to polisher 26 Aug 1881; charged to Regent Street 30 Aug 1881.
Paid Bailey for batch of 6, 11 hrs = 5/6d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], sold 19 Jul 1882 -> Watts.
[ Spencer; Brighton R5773/55 ]
[ Kugler 2w1-h-09; Schubert Club B1984.1.277 ]
[ Auction on eBay ends 2008/Sep/10 23:55:03 BST ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “B-flat Cavalry Trombone, Class A”.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “B-flat Tenor Trombone. Cavalry A” entered in stock 16 Jan 1882; sold 8 Feb 1882 -> Mysore
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “B-flat French Horn 2V Attachment (plated) right handed”.
Given out 7 Mar 1882.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “B-flat to C Plated French Horn. hand. 2v attach. tc A” entered in stock 12 Apr 1882; sold 14 Aug 1882 -> Revd. J. Dunn.
[ present location not known ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Ballad Horn, plain” $4 Class A.
Batch of 6 given out 7 Oct 1880; received 22 Oct 1880; made up 5 Apr 1882.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
“Ballad Horn Plain”, Class A18.
Given out 5 Apr 1882; received 20 Apr 1882; given to polisher 20 Apr 1882; charged to Regent Street 9 May 1882.
Paid Squire for batch of 3, 65 hrs = £1/17/11 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “Ballad Horn, Plain”; entered in stock 9 May 1882; “To 1883”; sold 23 Oct 1883 -> J. Bayley.
[ Private collection, Canada ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Ballad Horn plain” $4 Class A.
Batch of 6 (25475-80) given out 5 Jan 1881; received 19 Mar 1881; made up 20 Apr 1882.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
“Ballad Horn Plain”, Class A18.
Given out 20 Apr 1882; received 29 Apr 1882; given to polisher 29 Apr 1882; charged to Regent Street 11 May 1882.
Paid Squire for batch of 3 (27267-69), 671/2 hrs, £1/19/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “Ballad Horn, Plain”; entered in stock 11 May 1882; “To 1883”; “To 1884”; “To 1885”; “To 1886”; (sold by 31 Dec 1895).
[ Private collection, Germany ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Soprano” $3 Class B.
Batch of 12 given out 9 Dec 1880; received 19 Mar 1881; made up 24 May 1882.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
“E-flat Soprano w.key N.Y”, Class B12.
Given out 24 May 1882; received 1 Jun 1882; given to polisher 1 Jun 1882; charged to Regent Street 6 Jun 1882.
Paid Bailey for batch of 4, 271/2 hrs = 13/9d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Soprano WK. B12”; entered in stock 6 Jun 1882; sold 8 Jun 1882 -> Pond.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by L. Rockaerts.
“Tenor” $4 Class A.
Batch of 12 given out 7 Jan 1880; received 13 Feb 1880; made up 16 Jun 1882.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
“E-flat Tenor N.Y.”, Class A47.
Given out 16 Jun 1882; received 24 Jun 1882; given to polisher 30 Jun 1882; charged to Regent Street 5 Jul 1882.
Paid Jacob for batch of 2, 561/2 hrs = £2/2/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Tenor A47”; entered in stock 5 Jul 1882; sold 4 Jul 1882 -> Pond.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat bombardon, 3-valve compensating”.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat bombardon, 4-valve compensating extra (Buckm.)”.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Bombardon, 4V.Compg special” entered in stock 1 Sep 1882; sold 4 Sep 8218 -> Factory.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat Tenor bell forwd. NY” Class C.
Given out 11 Aug 1882.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Tenor Flugel Horn N.Y. ``C''” entered in stock 18 Aug 1882; sold 31 Aug 1882 -> Pond.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat Tenor bell forwd. NY” Class C.
Given out 11 Aug 1882.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Tenor Flugel Horn N.Y. ``C''” entered in stock 18 Aug 1882; sold 31 Aug 1882 -> Pond.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “French horn B-flat to B-flat” Class A42.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “French Hand Horn B-flat to B-flat A42” entered in stock 21 Oct 1882; sold 20 Oct 1882 -> Vesper R.J.
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
“Lied Horn” $6 Class A.
Batch of 6 given out 17 Mar 1876 [dates received and made up not entered, but in stock 1 Jun 1876].
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
“Lied Horn N.Y.”, Class A19.
Given out 6 Oct 1882; given to polisher 11 Oct 1882; charged to Regent Street 19 Oct 1882.
Paid Jacob for batch of 2 (27862-3), 491/2 hrs = £1/17/2 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], sold 20 Oct 1882 -> Pond.
[ Utley; University of South Dakota, National Music Museum 7121 ]
Latest surviving stamped “Patent Light Valve”
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “French Horn 2V Attacht B-flat to B-flat” Class A.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “French Horn, Hand, B-flat to B-flat 2v Attach A42” entered in stock 27 Feb 1883; sold 26 May 1883 -> Roy Col Music.
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According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Bass Trombone B72” entered in stock 22 Dec 1882; sold 23 Dec 1882 -> 2/W Yorks Reg.
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Trumpet” $4 Class A.
Batch of 1 given out 18 Dec 1882; received 20 Dec 1882; made up 19 Dec 1882.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Jacob.
“B-flat & A-natural Trumpet”, Class A17.
Given out 19 Dec 1882; received 20 Dec 1882; given to polisher 22 Dec 1882; charged to Regent Street 29 Dec 1882.
Paid Jacob for batch of 1, 22 hrs = 16/6d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “trumpet in B-flat and A”, entered in stock 12 Dec 1882; “To 1883”; 24 Jan 1883 -> 7th Hussars.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat Bass Trombone” Class A72.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “To 1886”.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “E-flat Bass Trombone” Class A72.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “To 1886”.
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Cornet” $4 Class C.
Batch of 24 (25481-504) given out 5 Jan 1881; received 10 Feb 1881; made up 29 Jan 1883.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
“B-flat Cornet N.Y.”, Class C1.
Given out 29 Jan 1883; received 8 Feb 1883; given to polisher 15 Feb 1883; charged to Regent Street 28 Feb 1883.
Paid for batch of 12 (28318-28329), Bailey 741/2 hrs = £2/3/6 + H. Beardmore 42 hrs = 3/10d + 10d; £2/7/4 charged to Regent Street.
[ Private collection, Germany ]
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “F Bass Trombone compg” Class A76.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “F Cavy Trombone compg A” entered in stock 19 Feb 1883; sold 12 Mar 1883 -> Nabha.
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According to the firm's archives [instruments books], “B-flat Trombone compg cavy”.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “B-flat Cavy Trombone compg A” entered in stock 19 Feb 1883; sold 12 Mar 1883 -> Nabha.
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According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Holmes.
“Cornet plain ``Oates''” $4 [no class].
Batch of 1 given out 18 Jul 1882; received 25 Aug 1882; made up 19 Feb 1883.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Bailey.
“B-flat Cornet Oates piston”, Class A4.
Given out 19 Feb 1883; received 19 Feb 1883 [sic]; given to polisher 21 Feb 1883; charged to Regent Street 15 Mar 1883.
Paid for batch of 1, Bailey 5s + Beardmore 6d = 5/6d charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “B-flat Cornet ``Oates'' Pistons A4”; entered in stock 15 Mar 1883; “To 1884”; “To 1885”; “To 1886”; brought forward 1 Jan 1895; “To 1896”; “To 1897”; “To 1898”; “To 1899”; “To 189”; “To 1900”.
[ Boosey & Hawkes 716; Horniman Museum 2004.800 (new and unused) ]
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by N. Rockaerts.
“Bombardon” $10 Class B.
Batch of 12 given out 26 Oct 1882; received 13 Jan 1883; made up 3 Mar 1883.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Cave.
“E-flat Bombardon”, Class B86.
Given out 3 Mar 1883; received 8 Mar 1883; given to polisher 7 Mar 1883; charged to Regent Street 17 Mar 1883.
Paid for batch of 2, Cave 31 hrs = £1/0/8 + Bloomfield 36 hrs = 6/8d; £1/7/4 charged to Regent Street.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “E-flat Bombardon B86”; entered in stock 17 Mar 1883; “To 1884”; sold 26 Jun 1884 -> Pond.
[ Private collection, U.S.A. ]]
Earliest surviving stamped “Light Valve” without “Patent”
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], “B-flat Baritone Stamped Distin & Co A51” entered in stock 3 May 1883; sold 17 May 1883 -> India Office.
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