Vintage Mellophone by Lyon & Healy -Restoration / Parts Start Price USD 19.00 Current Price USD 19.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 03, 2008 End Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 Location Shamong, NJ See more about 'Vintage Mellophone by Lyon & Healy -Restoration / Parts' Description Over 1070 Feedback and Counting   Purchased at an estate sale this Mellophone is being sold in "as shown" condition.   The pictures are actual representations of what you are bidding on.   the following article was from a review written in 2005:   "Lyon and Healy was primarily an importer of brass instruments  from 1864 through 1940 . They were the mid-west outlet for Distin and by 1900 they domineered the US retail and mail order musical mechandising. They set up the E.A Couturier Band Instrument Co in 1923.  Lyon and Healy Chicago, "Own Make" probably made in the Couturier factory. "   serial number 1098 10" dia bell the bell does read "Own Make" silver plate over brass (I think) missing pieces dents, dings and tarnished no mouthpiece If you have any questions please ask before you bid.   No Reserve!   If You Are The First Bidder and Winning Bidder You Can Deduct 10% from S & H so bid quickly, be the first bidder and Win!   shipping and handling (contiguous USA Only) = $15.00 CA, WA, OR, NV and TX please add $3.00 additional   No cod's, credits or refunds You must have minimum 3 positive feedbacks to bid on my items Buyer pays s&h and insurance (you must request insurance) Payments must be made within 3 days - Money Orders or Bank Certified Checks or PayPal                                                                          FEEDBACK:Please take a moment to check my feedback profile. I make every effort to assure my customer's satisfaction, and I think my high percentage of positive feedback reflects that. With over 1070 Feedback, the few negative comments are from winning bidders that didn't send their payments or had problems with shipping. Of course I have NO control over delivery. Everything is shipped within 2 business days after receipt of payment. When I reported their infraction of the rules to ebay, they left negative feedback in retaliation. There are NO complaints regarding my merchandise or service, something I'm very proud of.                                                            ****  don't forget to check-out my other items for sale ****   Place a Bid!