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Doblophone in Bb   c. 1890
This is a duplex instrument - essentially a double bell Euphonium - but with both bells on the same side. The name on the horn is Emil Wulschner Indianapolis - who apparently was a dealer and importer and "Sole Agent in US for Boosey" about c.1890....

Arnold Myers has indicated that "Doblophone" was a Besson trade name for this style horn - with both bells on the same side. He indicated that their better models had the dividing valve before the playing valves. Apparently Wulschner was only briefly the Boosey agent around 1890. Earlier, the Boosey agent was Pond, and later, Boosey established their own US business. In any regard, Besson copy or not, this horn certainly demonstrates the superior  fabrication methods and style of an early Besson instrument .  It  seems to have a gold wash over raw brass.  It plays easily with an authoritative tone.     Scroll down to see the valve set detail.