c. 1900 Lyon and Healy Beau Ideal Tenor Trombone GL-274_A4-24

Sep 21

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Tenor Trombone

Maker: Beau Ideal (trade name), distributed by Lyon & Healy

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1900

Geography: Distributed in Chicago, Illinois, United States, but likely manufactured in France, Europe

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-274_A4-24

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2018

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High (probably)

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “Beau-Ideal / Chicago” in zigzag text. The inscription is surrounded by delicate four-petal flowers with leaves and zigzag stems.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Small bore
Embossed decorative trim throughout the instrument.
George W. Lyon and Patrick J. Healy began Lyon & Healy in 1864 in Chicago, Illinois. It was initially an outlet for music publisher Oliver Ditson. The company evolved into a popular distributor of musical instruments in the United States. Eventually, they began manufacturing a wide range of instruments, including guitars, brass, and percussion. The company is still well-known for producing harps today.
Check out this page to view a Lyon & Healy Beau Ideal Alto Horn in The Greenleaf Collection.