The age of two Tubas!

[ainslo]

Hi All,

Apologies for not finding the age lists myself, I seem so have forgotten where they are and even out googled myself.

I have two tubas to date

1 Boosey and Hawkes Imperial BBb 3 valve serial 426751

2 Besson New Standard EEb 4 valve compensating serial 497411

recently acquired these two beauties and wondered how old they are, both in pretty good condition and awaiting a good service!
Many thanks in advance, I know someone will be able to help ;o)

Glenn

[bisontuba]

http://www.horn-u-copia.net/serial/index.html" target="_blank

[ainslo]

Many thanks Mr Jones!

[iiipopes]

Also:
http://www.saxworx.com/boozy2.htm" target="_blank
About mid 1967 and early 1971, respectively.

[ainslo]

Thanks very much