Brand directory/Blessing
The maker’s archive

Blessing serial numbers.

E.K. Blessing built student and marching brass in Elkhart, Indiana from 1906.

Elkhart utility.
Horns that marched everywhere.
In this archive
Serial numbers & production eras · 1906–1980
Result format
Year or estimated range
Additional details
Factory & series, when known
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01 / Date

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02 / Context

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03 / Evidence

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Serial number coverage
Blessing brass - numeric sequence (1906-1980)
all_brass · 1906–1980 · 38 dating ranges
Compiled from 40 published sources — see the source library.
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Frequently asked
What serial numbers does this archive cover for Blessing?

The archive currently covers 1 series and 38 dating ranges from 1906 to 1980, compiled from published maker records and reference charts. Coverage grows as new tables are verified.

Where is the serial number on a Blessing instrument?

Serial on the valve section — rear of the 2nd valve casing. The exact spot varies by era and instrument type — the serial number guide walks through the common locations.

What if my Blessing serial number is not found?

Recheck the characters exactly as marked, including any letters and leading zeros. Letter-prefixed numbers often belong to student or non-domestic lines that cannot be dated from the number. Some production periods may simply not be covered yet.