Brass Holton trumpet serial number 227345. Only owner was by a professional jazz musician and Vice President and General Manager of Getzen until 1981. Engraved "By Holton Elkhorn Wis USA." Horn was flushed, cleaned and lubed, among other things, in 2004. Hard case and one Frank Holton Collegiate mouthpiece included.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Holton brass trumpet
made in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, mid 20th Century
Serial number 227345
Hard case and one Frank Holton Collegiate mouthpiece included.
CONDITION: Horn was flushed, cleaned and lubed, etc, in 2004
PROVENANCE: Inherited from original owner: jazz musician and vice-president and general manager of the Getzen company
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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