Vintage Frank Holton Trumpet GOLD PLATED (1926) VERY CLOSE TO MUSEUM QUALITY TRUMPET Start Price USD 795.00 Current Price USD 795.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 15, 2008 Location Saint Cloud, Florida See more about 'Vintage Frank Holton Trumpet GOLD PLATED (1926)' Description    serial # of this trumpet is 92771..which (I believe) would put its manuf. date at 1926....bore size is .462 according to my caliper....                    there are no dents but there are some small dings and scratches from handling and general use....original gold plate is 98-99% intact with no obvious signs of brass showing through (amazing) ....on the bell there is very nice flowery engraving.......caps and slides are all free .......valve plating (old style brass colored) is very good and compression is quite good...plays down to low F# with a clear tone.....valve action is fast and smooth......this trumpet is a very good player considering its age with that 1920's-30's bright tone.....                         the case is the original and in poor shape with a very crude handle that I put on only to pick it up until it can be replaced......there is no mouthpiece ....         please study pictures and ask questions before you decide to buy or make an offer because I don't offer refunds or returns on any vintage items......auctions are all AS IS.......          if you are new on ebay with less than 5 successful transactions please contact me before you bid otherwise I may cancel your bid        shipping is $25.00 for all 48 USA states UPS ground insured....... Place a Bid!