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we have an old trombone with the following markings---THE NEW AMREICAN MODEL==MANUFACTURED FOR GRINNELL BROTHERS ---DETROIT MICHIGAN---Frank Holton & Co----Elkhorn Wis---patened Aug 7 1917. It has etching on the bell of the horn. is it of any value?
Old trombones don't usually generate much value. Basically because most trombones of that era were narrow cylindrical models and they have a much more penetrating sound than modern horns.
I believe that that patent was for a counterweight on the horn. Grinnell was the dealer, Holton was the maker.
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Kenton Scott
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