Expert: Kenton Scott - 3/2/2010

Question
Hi have recently rescued what i believe to be an alto trombone from a skip!! It has an inscription on the bell exhibition prze medals awarded to J higham 127 strangeways manchester and serial number 54369.
I was wondering if you could tell me more about about it or where to look for information about it
many thanks donna

Answer
Sometimes, I think I have answered questions, only to realize that I thought about the answer in my mind, but never got beyond that.  

So, for the sake of discussion, I'm going to assume that if it is an alto trombone, it is an Eb alto trombone.  If so, then the length of the tubing from the mouthpipe to the bell would be approximately 82 inches, as compared with the Bb tenor trombone which would be about 106 inches.

Joseph Higham established his business in 1842. He was succeeded by his son-in-law Peter Robinson in 1883, who sold out in 1911. In 1923 Mayers and Harrison became the proprietors.