423.233.1

Trumpet in F, brass body and garnishes, detachable valve section with two Stölzel valves, ivory valve touches. First valve lowers pitch by a semi tone, second valve lowers pitch by a tone. Crooks for E, E-flat, D and C. Ornate mouthpiece with silver rim is contemporary. Semi circular engraving on bell flare: IMPROV'D VALVE TRUMPET. Small metal plaque engraved S.J.B. affixed to bell. Brass bell garland, engraved with a laurel wreath and text: Made by/ SANDBACH & WYATT/40 Percy Street/Rathbone place/LONDON

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
14.5.47/150
Date
1831-1835
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 360 mm; bell: 116 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
copper alloy; silver; ivory
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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