Antique Musical Instruments/Frank Holton Euphonium

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Expert: - 6/21/2007


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Back in high school acquired a Frank Holton of Chicago, Illinois Euphonium the serial number is #35646.  I haven't been able to find that much information on the euphonium or the company.  The euphonium is still in it's original case. And is in good condition, it does have some blemishes and dings on it, but other than that plays very well.  I have pictures of the instrument if needed.  Any information about the horn and what it would be worth, would be greatly appreciated.

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Holton was one of the major manufacturers in this country.  Your horn was made in 1916 before Holton moved the company to Elkhorn, WI.  You can find more information on the company at:  http://www.horn-u-copia.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=holton  

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