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Lew
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It looks very similar to a Boosey (pre-Boosey & Hawkes) Eb helicon that I had, which was made in 1870. I have a Williamsport Distin helicon and Keefer sousaphone that also have similar wrap. Based on this I would bet that it's likely it was made by Boosey.
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