Grand Rapids Band Instrument Co. Trombone
06 January 2020
Description

Brass trombone. USA Line. Appears unlacquered. Bell says Grand Rapids Band Inst. Co. Serial number on slide says 72539. Playable condition. Few small dings, no major damage.

Provenance

Unknown. Found at an antique mall.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Delia
Jan 07, 12:18 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good morning, Joseph,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
There's a good amount of history on York and Grand Rapids Band Instrument Company at this website: http://www.brasshistory.net/York%20History.pdf
The company was listed between 1911 and 1930.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An American brass trombone
Made by Grand Rapids Band Instrument Company, probably circa 1920
Serial # 72539
Lacking case
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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