King Bell Engraving Date?

[Dan Schultz]

I had a King (HN White) Eb with a fixed recording bell that bore a serial number 173502 that had that same engraving.... around 1932, I think.

[The Big Ben]

I had a King (HN White) Eb with a fixed recording bell that bore a serial number 173502 that had that same engraving.... around 1932, I think.

Do you happen to know what year(s) or period of time those could have been manufactured?

Here's more H.N. White information than you can shake a stick at:

http://www.hnwhite.com" target="_blank

[tubatooter1940]

I have a 1940 King Eb with a detachable recording bell. I found the serial number on the back of the valves.

[hbcrandy]

I had a King CC tuba that was owned by Fred Geib from the 1920's that had a very similar bell engraving and a detachable bell. Mike Lynch now owns that tuba. Maybe Mike can comment on this post.

[hbcrandy]

Detachable bell Sousaphones have been around since the early 20th century. My King tuba was definitely made in the 1920's.

[bisontuba]

Hi-
On the collar where the det. bell fits into the horn, there should be a serial # on the bell collar itself--it could be worn, covered in dirt/grime--wipe it down and see if there is a # there....
Mark

[Walter Webb]

Now that you have already solved the mystery, I will report that I have a 1934 King detachable bell forward tuba with nearly the same floral design. In the center, there is a 7-sided badge/shield.