cromerblues
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Hi, currently a Boosey & Co Regent Alto on Ebay, ending today. Silver plated, rolled tone holes, very unusual "Boosey & Co" key guard, low pitch? Definitely made in Great Britain. Not seen one of these before. Anyone have any knowledge or previous? Looks in half decent condition and I believe they can be good horns. Must be pre 1930 or on the cusp, and also takes the Regent name which suggests that name originated in the Boosey stable not Hawkes. Others like the "32" have appeared recently and were made as the merger happened then marketed/sold before the new company took hold I believe. It sits at a low £108 at this moment but with 29 bidders I think it may be a sleeper about to hit a much higher final price this evening when it ends. Thoughts appreciated to add to my Boosey/Hawkes/B&H knowledge.