FS: Boosey & Hawkes Imperial 4-Valve Compensating Euphonium - Silver

[davewerden]

This horn was made in the mid-1940's and is in nice shape, for a non-restored instrument. There is minor denting and some plating wear, but I don't see anything that screams to be fixed. The finish is bright silver (I think that was the original, not just an over-polished satin finish). There is no mention of a case. It is in England, but shipping is less than $50 to the USA. Seller's description is below. Bidding just started but is only at a few bucks so far.

ITEM IS NO LONGER ON EBAY - NO REASON GIVEN

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Boosey-Hawkes-4-Valve-Compensating-Euphonium-Denis-Wick-Mouthpiece-/351986007466



Seller's description:

• Item Details: Boosey & Hawkes 4 Valve Compensating Euphonium + Denis Wick Mouthpiece.
• Dates to circa 1940's with top quality gold plated Denis Wick mouthpiece being a later addition.
• Serial number 160268 should help you date the instrument exactly.
• All valves and slides seem to be working smoothly as they should.
• Numerous minor "dings" but no big dents.
• No sign of any repairs or restorations.
• Silver plate in good order with minor wear.
• Could probably do with a light clean and the slides and valves lubricated as I am not sure when this was last done.
• Approximately 65cms long and horn is 27cms in diameter.
• Payment: Preferred payment is cash on collection, a cheque in advance, Bank Transfer or Pay Pal if unable to pay the other ays.
• Post & Packaging: UK FREE. Europe £28. USA & Canada £38. Rest of World £45

[carbogast]

I think there might have been a hightto-low pitch conversion based on the photo of the main tuning slide. Not sure about it, and there is nothing wrong with it either. - Carroll

[booboo]

Looks very nice for age, but I'm not sure if these pitch conversions were great?