Antique Musical Instruments/Rudall Carte & Co. LTD trombone

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I am researching the date of a trombone that I purchased at an auction in DEC 2007. The case is marked with 1-15 Royal New South Wales Lancers Band. The trombone is stamped with a Starline logo, Made in London, England by Rudall Carte & Company, LTD.

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Though primarily woodwind manufacturers, this company which was established in 1852 as successors to Rudall & Rose, in 1856 became a important military music establishment. They were succeeded by Rudal Carte & Co, in 1872.Rudall Carte was bought by Boosey and Hawkes in about 1944. Starting in 1955 the serial numbers follow the B&H system (about 70000) . It would be difficult to establish a serial number list for the company as they maintained separate lists for each type of instrument. I can't find any listing for the company at the above address.  

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