Trumpet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1923-1924 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model22B New York Symphony (early model)
Serial No.206611
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE / BY / C. G. CONN / Ltd. / ELKHART, IND / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: 206611 / PATENTED
Stamped on spring stems: 206611
Stamped on quick-change rotary valve: 10118, Bb and A
Stamped on valve casings, spring stems and largest guide lug, respectively: 1, 2, 3
DescriptionSilver- and gold-plated brass, burnished, mother-of-pearl inlay at finger buttons and lower valve caps, bell engraved with half-nude woman with unfurling scarf playing straight trumpet, single loop, two alternative main tuning slide at first bow, either with quick-change push rod to A (holders preserved, push rod lost) or with quick-change to A rotary valve, three Périnet valves (1, ½, 1½), top-sprung, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by two unequal lugs on spring anchor plate, pistons nickel-plated brass, single water keys at each main tuning slide and third valve slide, trigger with pull ring at third valve, windway 3-2-1.
Alternative main tuning slide with rotary valve quick-change to A; gold-plated straight mute, stamped: C. G. CONN / MAKER.
The 22B New York Symphony model trumpet is characterized by its small bore of 0.438 inches. With its two alternative main tuning slides, this trumpet originally offered either a quick-change from B-flat to A with the help of a push rod (now lost) or with the help of a rotary valve.
DimensionsHeight: 483 mm
Tube length: 1325 mm, 1405 mm
Bore diameter (initial, minimum, tuning slides, valve slides): 11 mm, 8.4 mm, 11.1 mm, 11.1 mm (0.438 inches)
Bell diameter: 117 mm (4 5/8 inches)
ProvenancePurchased from Steve Dillon, Woodbridge, New Jersey, 1988.
Credit LineJoe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999
Object number06942
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