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Mrxray · 06-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Marking on the bell is "Imperial" Then there is the B&H emblem. Then it says Boosey and Hawkes, LTD Made in London.

As far as I can see there is no other marking other than the serial number, each vavle case has a #, 1, 2 or 3.

The only other marking is a # on the bell piece. One horn has a 3 and the other horn has a 4 imprinted on the tubing where it attaches to the Horn half of the trumpets. Any clue what this # signifies or why it is there?

Any idea where I can find a list of serial numbers or a good idea of how to get a estimated value on the horns? They are in good shape, minor dings, just a very few. I am in the process of cleaning them up.

Were there specific mouth pieces that came with these trumpets?

This is an interesting process, learning their history. I obtained them from a person from Canada a few years ago for less than $100 US. They looked horrible but so far have cleaned up well.

06-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mrxray New Friend Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5	Re: Imperial Boosey and Hawkes Horns Marking on the bell is "Imperial" Then there is the B&H emblem. Then it says Boosey and Hawkes, LTD Made in London. As far as I can see there is no other marking other than the serial number, each vavle case has a #, 1, 2 or 3. The only other marking is a # on the bell piece. One horn has a 3 and the other horn has a 4 imprinted on the tubing where it attaches to the Horn half of the trumpets. Any clue what this # signifies or why it is there? Any idea where I can find a list of serial numbers or a good idea of how to get a estimated value on the horns? They are in good shape, minor dings, just a very few. I am in the process of cleaning them up. Were there specific mouth pieces that came with these trumpets? This is an interesting process, learning their history. I obtained them from a person from Canada a few years ago for less than $100 US. They looked horrible but so far have cleaned up well.