Vintage 3 valve “Rex” trombone

[jtdavis]

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

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[jtdavis]

Here is a more detailed picture of the bell.

[Doug Elliott]

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.

[brassmedic]

it was custom engraved for this guy's birthday.

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[brassmedic]

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

[jtdavis]

@ 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!

[brassmedic]

Good luck with your quest.

[dukesboneman]

I had a 1910 Conn Valve trombone with that exact same wrap , It`s more than likely a stencil of the Conn

[jtdavis]

@dukesboneman, Good eye! I would not have known the two shared the same stencil pattern. Thank you!

[Vegastokc]

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. )