Hi, I have a unique vintage trombone that I am having a really tough time finding information on. The trombone is a silver 3 valve trombone made by Bryant-Newell Company out of Detroit Michigan under the brand “Rex”. I have found that the company was started in 1903 but I cannot find anything on the trombones made by them. The individual who owned the horn before me said he played it in a Glenn Miller type band during WW2. I am attaching some photos. Serial number 1789. Any information on this horn would be helpful and much appreciated.
Thanks
Vintage 3 valve “Rex” trombone
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Vintage 3 valve “Rex” trombone
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Here is a more detailed picture of the bell.
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Beautiful, but I never heard of that company.
Info paraphrased from The New Langwill Index:
Bryant, Willard G. woodwind and brass instruments, Detroit, 1895-1930
1903-1920 partnership as Bryant & Newell. Rex Perfection cornets and trombones are known.
Info paraphrased from The New Langwill Index:
Bryant, Willard G. woodwind and brass instruments, Detroit, 1895-1930
1903-1920 partnership as Bryant & Newell. Rex Perfection cornets and trombones are known.
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it was custom engraved for this guy's birthday.
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Did you see this article? It must be from before 1918, because the Rex name was taken over by Gretsch according to the article.
https://www.trumpet-history.com/Willard%20Bryant.htm
https://www.trumpet-history.com/Willard%20Bryant.htm
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@ brassmedic, I did take a look at that article and I have tried my best to try and reach Thomas Meacham (owner of the collection shown in article) but I have not had much luck. Thank you for the response!
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Good luck with your quest.
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I had a 1910 Conn Valve trombone with that exact same wrap , It`s more than likely a stencil of the Conn
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@dukesboneman, Good eye! I would not have known the two shared the same stencil pattern. Thank you!
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FWIW:
Looks like there is some info on Horn U Copia also if you haven't been there yet.
(Usually one of the first places I like to go when investigating older and obscure makers. )
Looks like there is some info on Horn U Copia also if you haven't been there yet.
(Usually one of the first places I like to go when investigating older and obscure makers. )
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