Museum Number - BA033

Maker - Henry Distin

Model - Superior

Date of Manufacture - 1891-1903

ID # - 7353

Surface - SilverPlate

Markings - Henry Distin Manufacturing Co. Williamsport PA

Historical Detail - Distin operated in London 1859- 1868New York 1877 to 1882 and Philadelphia 1882 to 1890 and Williamsport PA 1886 to 1909. He sold his firm in 1868 to Boosey for 9700 Englis Pounds with an agreement not to operate within 100 miles of London.During th 1880s he wa associated with Slater and Pepper. Established Henry Distin Mfg. in 1886.