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Manufactory was formed in 1869 by some notable early American makers. In about 1902 the enterprise moved, and changed the name to the Boston Musical Instrument Company. The firm was purchased by Cundy Bettony in 1914, and continued operation until at least 1928.
This is a full double horn, in F and Bb, nickel plated brass, in an early configuration. This horn was built in the form of a "Schmidt-wrap", which normally employs a piston valve for the switch between F and Bb. This horn uses a double depth rotary valve in the same position, however.
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