Horn-u-Copia

An Index to King Instruments

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Early instruments have a lion's head near the serial numbers and marked The King.
Before 1918 the engraving read simply as "H. N. White."
In 1918 the company was incorporated and "Co" was added to the engraving.,
In 1926-1928 the Sterling Silver bells first used.
In 1948-1950 Silver Tone was changed to Silversonic.
After 1965 all horns were made in Eastlake and engraved King Musical Instruments.
1987 - 1995 the prefix number + 50 is the year of manufacture
1996-2000 "5" preceeds the serial number
2001- no prefix

Source:
Allied Supply
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