Trumpet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1922 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model4B Symphony
Serial No.194458
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART IND / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: 194458 / PATENTED
Stamped on spring stems: 194458
Stamped on valve casings, spring stems and larger guide lug, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, satin finish, bell enterior and highlights gold plated and burnished, mother-of-pearl inlay in finger buttons and bottom valve caps, single loop, main tuning slide with stop-rod-operated quick-change to A at first bow, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by two unequal lugs on spring anchor plate, nickel-plated brass pistons, single water keys at main tuning slide and third valve slide, trigger with pull ring at third valve slide, windway 3-2-1.
DimensionsHeight: 485 mm
Tube length: 1325 mm, 1407 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slide, valve slides): 10.9 mm, 8.7 mm, 11.6 mm, 11.6 mm (0.458 inches)
Bell diameter: 118 mm (4 5/8 inches)
ProvenancePurchased in 1985 from Jack Silver, Washington, D.C.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number06777
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