Expert: Kenton Scott - 10/3/2007

Question
QUESTION: I have a horn ?? Name brand is Champion. Made in Slovakia. Has three valves. It is like a small tuba. It is silver. I can find no other markings on it. Can you help me find more information on it?

ANSWER: Sounds like you might have a Lyon and Healy Champion instrument.  And, it could be a Eb tuba, or a Bb Euphonium, or baritone, or even an alto horn, depending on how small it is.  On place to start is how large is the bell and how tall is it?

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QUESTION: The bell is 10" and the height is 23" the information I received from the owners is it was brought here in the early 1900's from the Ukraine. I was told it was a great great uncles. I have found no other markings on it and am curious about it. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You          Jeff

Answer
At 10 inches, I would say that you have a Euphonium/baritone.  
If you want to send pictures to me (kenton@punxypa.com) maybe I can see something that will help narrow it down more.

At this point, I suspect it is a Lyon & Healy product, that was made after 1923.