| Hi,
I think you are correct that this was a stencil. Heck, there were TONS of stencils make each year back in the glory days of the brass band craze around the world.
Many were quite fine . . . some were not. All were made so retailers could have their own private label brand that could not be "price shopped," and thus, the store could make a profit and remain in business!
Alas, hundreds if not thousands of brands still rest in cases in attics around the world . . . one day to resurface on ebay. Sadly, not much data seems to remain on most makers . . . including many of the great ones of 75+ years ago.
None of this diminishes the contributions, and the unique instruments, of these many makers and shops!
Sincerely,
Tom Turner |