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E264 Trumpet in B-flat with an A tube
Trumpet, The Vega Company, Boston(c. 1920).
Identifying mark(s):
“THE / Buescher / ELKHART / IND” is engraved on the bell. “TRUETONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / PAT. OCT. 29, 07 / 141882 / LP / R / 10-22” and the serial number 141882 are engraved on the back of the 2nd valve.
Description:
There are 3 Périnet valves at right of bell tube. There is a tuning slide at the first bend; a circular A-tube, controlled by a rotary valve between the first bend and the 3rd valve; a water key at the first bend; and the 1st valve slide is controlled by a threaded rod.
Materials:
Brass, silver plate, gold ornamentation.
Measurements:
Total length of tube: c. 127.5 cm.
Bore: 1.1 cm. at tuning slide.
Bell Diameter: 11.5 cm.
Associated Mouthpiece:
“THE VEGA CO. / 155 COLUMBUS AVE., BOSTON / D1” is inscribed on the mouthpiece.
Former inventory #: Valve Trumpet 2.