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Trumpet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker: F. E. Olds & Son
Date: 1937-1938 ca.
Place Made:Los Angeles, California, United States, North America
Model: Military
Serial No: 4000
SignedEngraved on bell: [eagle above center part of ribbon] / MADE BY / F. E. OLDS / & SON. (left part of ribbon) / OLDS (center part of ribbon) / LOS – / ANGELES – / CAL. (right part of ribbon) / MILITARY MODEL
MarkingsStamped on right side of second valve casing, valve stems, and upper valve caps: 4000
Stamped on valve casings, stems and upper valve caps, respectively: 1, 2, 3
Stamped on valve casings, stems and upper valve caps, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionBrass, polished and lacquered, hand-hammered bell (interior and areas of bell engraving burnished), nickel silver (braces, ferrules, outer slides, upper part of valve casings, ports, and water keys), mother-of-pearl inlay (finger buttons and knob), single loop, main tuning slide at first bow with quick-change to A stop rod, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring outside hollow stem, alignment by connecting bar protruding as two lugs (one side marked with cross), nickel-silver-pated brass pistons, curved (trombone-type) single water keys at main tuning slide and third valve slide, trigger with adjustable pull-ring at third valve, windway 3-2-1.
Olds advertised the “Military Model” trumpet in catalogs of the 1930s as follows: A brilliant toned instrument of spectacular appearance and performance. The hand-hammered bell of extremely modern design gives sparkling effect to the tone as well as making the instrument one of unusual beauty. The model is long and narrow and racy; it fits easily in the player’s hand and balances perfectly. The combination of tone quality and beauty has made this model a favorite among modern artists (Olds Distinguished Brasses, 1932, p. 11).
This model was offered in three different bore sizes, small, medium and large medium. The present trumpet reflects finish 1: Polished Brass – Nickel Silver Trimming – Tuning slides, braces and trimmings of the finest and hardest nickel silver. Neatly engraved by hand (Olds Distinguished Brasses, 1932, p. 11).
Olds advertised the “Military Model” trumpet in catalogs of the 1930s as follows: A brilliant toned instrument of spectacular appearance and performance. The hand-hammered bell of extremely modern design gives sparkling effect to the tone as well as making the instrument one of unusual beauty. The model is long and narrow and racy; it fits easily in the player’s hand and balances perfectly. The combination of tone quality and beauty has made this model a favorite among modern artists (Olds Distinguished Brasses, 1932, p. 11).
This model was offered in three different bore sizes, small, medium and large medium. The present trumpet reflects finish 1: Polished Brass – Nickel Silver Trimming – Tuning slides, braces and trimmings of the finest and hardest nickel silver. Neatly engraved by hand (Olds Distinguished Brasses, 1932, p. 11).
DimensionsHeight: 523 mm
Tube length: 1308 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, valve slides): 11.2 mm, 8.9 mm, 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Bell diameter: 106 mm (4 1/4 inches)
Tube length: 1308 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, valve slides): 11.2 mm, 8.9 mm, 11.5 mm (0.453 inches)
Bell diameter: 106 mm (4 1/4 inches)
ProvenancePurchased from Steve Dillon, Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1988.
Terms
Credit Line: Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Not on view
Object number: 06926