Expert: Kenton Scott - 6/14/2007

Question
While cleaning out an old house belonging to a deceased relative we found what we think is an old Euphonium in the attic.  The house built in the early 1800's was next to what once was an old opera house. We have been told that people perfoming at the opera stayed and practiced in the house that we were cleaning.  The "horn" appears to be made of copper, although it may be brass.  The only inscription that we can find on it is "France 1687". Do you think that it may be copper? And where can I take this to be appraised?
We are in central Pennsylvania.

Answer
Where in Central Pa.?  I'm in Punxsutawney.

I would think most likely Brass.  IF you have pictures, I might be able to tell more.  You can send them to Kenton@punxypa.com

Vickie,
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