Keyed trumpet, G
Maker
Antonio Apparuti
Date1832
Place MadeModena, Italy, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedEngraved on garland: Ant Apparuti Modena 1832Markingsnone
DescriptionBrass, double loop (one shorter and one longer loop), main tuning slide at second bow. Five closed keys played with the right hand for g-sharp, a, b-flat, b-natural, and f2, cup-shaped key heads; key shanks with ergonomically-shaped touchpieces terminate in a ring, while the center of the cupped key head has a ball that fits into this ring; ring and ball are pivoted with a screw. This sophisticated key shank/key head connection is intended to allow airtight closure. Keys pivot in pillar-mounted tubes and are guided in fork-like holders; iron flat springs riveted to key shanks.
Antonio Apparuti (1799-1845) was originally a skilled metal worker, specializing in fine weapons. In 1831, he turned to brass instrument making. This instrument is the earliest dated keyed trumpet with this sophisticated key system. Apparuti made left-handed and right-handed keyed trumpets, likely based on the customer's wishes.
DimensionsHeight: 434 mm
Tube length: 1607 mm
Bell diameter: 138 mm
ProvenancePurchased in 2015 from Francesco Carreras, San Giuliano Terme, Italy.
Published ReferencesAlbert R. Rice, "An Italian Translation of Eugène Roy's Method for Keyed Trumpet," in: Historic Trumpet Society Journal 18 (2006): 41-45, especially p. 45 where this instrument is mentioned.
Sabine K. Klaus, "Keyed Trumpet in G by Antonio Apparuti, Modena, dated 1832," International Trumpet Guild Journal, October 2016, p. 56.
National Music Museum Newsletter, vol. 40, no. 1 (Summer/Fall 2016), p. 8-9.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 2015
Object number15008
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