Vintage King H. N. White #132068 Trumpet 1930-1935 - $650 - (Henderson, TX)
This trumpet is marked USQMC. It was made for the United States Quarter Master.The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets (often The Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, The Corps of Cadets, or simply the Corps) is a student military organization at Texas A&M University. Established with the University in 1876, it is the oldest student organization on campus. The case still has a AGGIE print on it. The trumpet itself will need some TLC.(Please see photos) However, for a collector this is a very unique find. Well worth the repair it will take. It does still play. and has mouthpiece. Brass King Serial Numbers Date Serial Number 1893-1899 1-4,000 1900-1903 4,001-6,000 1904-1905 6,001-9,000 1905-1910 9,001-25,000 1910-1915 25,001-40,000 1915-1925 40,001-78,000 1925-1930 78,001-126,000 1930-1935 126,001-176,000 1935-1936 176,001-186,000 1936-1937 186,001-200,000 1937-1938 200,001-212,000 When looking up the age of your instrument, complete the following steps: (1.) Find your instruments catalog page and year that the catalog was made. Pay special attention to the small details on your instrument because most artists drawings account for unique changes and features. (2.) Compare your findings to the serial number list. Please keep in mind that most catalogs were dated on the back and should be trusted more than the serial number list. •Early instruments will have a "lion head" by the serial numbers and are engraved "The King". •In 1918 the company was incorporated and "Co" was added to the engraving of all instruments, before 1918 the engraving read simply as "H. N. White." •In 1926-1928 H. N. White introduced Sterling Silver bells to his instruments. •In 1948-1950 "Silver Tone" engraving was changed to read "Silversonic". •After 1966, all instruments were manufactured in Eastlake and engraved with "King Musical Instruments."
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