c. 1957 Boosey and Hawkes Single Valve Bugle GL-271_A2-28

Jan 8

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.

Model: TBD

Date: c. 1957

Geography: London, England, Europe

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 260444

Accession Number: GL-271_A2-28

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2017

Key: TBD

Pitch: Low

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / Boosey & Hawkes Ltd / London / MADE IN ENGLAND” and “S / Bugle / V”. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: TBD

Notes:

Stamped “L.P.” (indicating low pitch) on underside of main body, next to serial number 260444.
Single piston valve located parallel to main body of instrument. Valve stem is stamped “S”. Valve has a mother-of-pearl cap.
Two water keys
From the Boosey & Hawkes website: “Boosey & Hawkes originated from the 1930 merger between two great family businesses, Boosey & Company founded in the 1760s, and Hawkes & Son founded in 1865. Both were involved in music publishing and the manufacture of musical instruments. From 1930 the merged company continued this twin business activity for many decades until 2003 when the instrument division was sold, leaving Boosey & Hawkes focusing solely on music publishing.” (“History of Boosey & Hawkes” webpage, accessed Jan. 2026)