Below are short lists of serial numbers for the years ( mostly up to the thirties ) that C-Melody saxes were produced 'in quantity'. 1 1901 254 1902 476. Model: Series: Special Key: Bb. Here’s what a Holton catalog circa 1920s had to say about this horn: The Holton Special has been in use by prominent trombonists for almost a quarter of a century, and has won its way to the top on its merits aloneSuperior metal and skilled tempering, combined with perfect graduating of the metal and scientific proportions of the bell and tubing. Holton oils for valves and slides are leading products in their field. Frank Holton’s own formula is still followed and is a closely guarded secret. Other popular Holton accessories include Holton artist-quality mouthpieces for brass instruments, replacement parts, and an extensive range of accessories for brasswind instruments.”. A Guide to Dating Couturier-related Instruments. This list is based on an information base of over 300 Couturier and Couturier-related brass instruments starting with the Frank Holton 'Couturier Model' New Propotion cornets, the 'Couturier Wizard-Model' cornets built by York & Sons around the time of Couturier's 'Continuous Conical Bore' patent in 1913, Couturier's own company, E.A.

Trombones

There were numerous models of Frank Holton & Co. trombones through the years. This is a collection of user submitted instruments. Click on thumbnails for larger images.

Model:
Series: Special
Key: Bb

Here’s what a Holton catalog circa 1920s had to say about this horn:

Plextor drivers. The Holton Special has been in use by prominent trombonists for almost a quarter of a century, and has won its way to the top on its merits alone…Superior metal and skilled tempering, combined with perfect graduating of the metal and scientific proportions of the bell and tubing, have made the Holton Special, with the exception of the Revelation Model, the most perfect trombone manufactured.”

It has a 7-inch bell which indicates that it is medium bore according to a period Holton catalog. The hand slide has “Pat.10-27-08 / Frank Holton / Chicago / 0 / >3<” stamped on the hand slide.

Holton Collegiate Trombone Serial Number

Model:
Series: Revelation
Key: Bb

Holton Saxophone Serial Numbers

Gold wash 7 in bell
Low Pitch
Bore 0.512″ Autocad open pcb file.

Holton Serial Numbers

Revelation in-slide tuning