About Suzie Experience I have been fixing and reselling flutes (both young and old!) for the last 5 years and occasionally some other woodwinds on occasion. I've been well acquainted with antique oboes, clarinets, and most flutes (including piccolos and fifes) and should be able to help with most questions.
Education/Credentials A few years ago, I attended a technical college for a band instrument repair course. After I left the college, I began educating myself on antique flutes, clarinets and oboes and continue to try helping people with their instruments. I'm able to provide an estimate of the value of the instrument(s) as well as an estimate for restoration of the instrument(s). If you have a very important question and/or I haven't written back to your question within a few days, please feel free to give me a call at any time on my cell phone: 570-236-7054. Thanks!
Question Hi, I was given one of these trumpets as a gift about 25 years ago by my grandfather, it was really old when I received it. Can you tell me anything about it (it may have been used in WW1)? I cant find any information about it online and would like to know if it holds any value? Thanks, Paula
Answer Hello and thanks for writing! Is the trumpet marked Lyons Monarch or just Monarch? Any indication of state, city and/or country where the trumpet may have been produced? If you can shoot me some pictures of the trumpet I may be able to give you a rough estimate of value, age, etc. My email address is info@foreverwoodwinds.com . Thanks! -Suzie
