Antique Musical Instruments/Williams/WallaceTrombone

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I own a Williams/Wallace trombone.  It is in very good condition.  It has an engraved figure and the wording Los Angeles on the bell.  Can you tell me anything about this trombone.  Any History and Value.
Thank you very much

LeRoy  

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Williams and Wallace started making trombones in 1936.  They averaged about 1 per week.  Their horns have served as models for other makers of custom and manufacuured trombones.  They are highly respected and collectable.

After Williams died, they company was sold and moved to Donelson TN.  Instruments made at this location started at 10,000.  

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Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.

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