1930s Ed. Kruspe Trombone GL-234_A4-23

Sep 25

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Trombone

Maker: Ed. Kruspe

Model: TBD

Date: 1930s (to be confirmed)

Geography: Erfurt, Germany, Europe

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-234_A4-23

Provenance: Unknown gift

Description

Key: TBD

Pitch: High (probably)

Finish: Brass

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Engraved bell with “Ed. Kruspe / Erfurt” inside an angular frame shape, possibly resembling a shield. Above is Ed. Kruspe’s trademark of an eagle (holding possibly a stick in its talons) with a horn near its beak. Above the eagle is stamped “S. M.” which likely refers to “schutz marke,” which translates to “trademark.” Below is engraved “MADE IN GERMANY”.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Embellished bell and slide guards.
No slide lock
One water key
“CD-35” is scratched on the bell below the maker’s mark (possibly indicating a previous museum number).