Eb Valve Bugle by Hall & Quinby, Boston
Sometimes called cornet, flugelhorn or Saxhorn, this was the
most popular style of soprano brass instrument in US bands
of the 1850s and 1860s. This example was made at the end
of that era in about 1868. It is made of copper with German
silver trim and valve mechanism. The valves are Allen
rotary with top action levers.
It had obviously suffered a very rough life and was missing
a few important parts but the owner, Steven Ward wanted it
done right. Fortunately, I've worked on a few of these in
the past and knew the exact design of the missing tuning
shank. The result was not only a beautiful display piece, but
an excellent playing instrument.
Click on the photo to see a larger image.
most popular style of soprano brass instrument in US bands
of the 1850s and 1860s. This example was made at the end
of that era in about 1868. It is made of copper with German
silver trim and valve mechanism. The valves are Allen
rotary with top action levers.
It had obviously suffered a very rough life and was missing
a few important parts but the owner, Steven Ward wanted it
done right. Fortunately, I've worked on a few of these in
the past and knew the exact design of the missing tuning
shank. The result was not only a beautiful display piece, but
an excellent playing instrument.
Click on the photo to see a larger image.
