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Recent Answers from Kenton Scott

2009-11-01 antique coronet:

It most likely was used in brass bands of the latter part of the 19th century. Without inspecting the instrument, it would be rather difficult to determine what it would need to be restored. And

2009-11-01 buescher truetone trumpet:

The horn dates to about 1925, Buescher was a well respected maker and the horn would have been intended for the professional market. With the gold wash in the bell and around the engraving indicates

2009-11-01 antique coronet:

J Howard Foote was a maker and importer. He established his business in 1863. He claimed that the instruments he imported were made to his specifications. Ceased operations in 1896. It is likely a type

2009-10-28 Standard Coronet:

That's an interesting one. There were several companies that used Standard. There was the Standard Band Instrument Co, of Boston, JW Pepper used it as a brand name, and he was based in Philadelphia

2009-10-13 Coronet:

The Vega Company bought out Standard in 1909 and lasted at least another 30 years. It would have been a professional instrument. Most students wouldn't be impressed with an instrument that looked