c. 1930 Conn Unknown Trumpet GL-034_A1-34

Oct 30

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Unknown (possibly a custom job or prototype)

Date: c. 1930

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-034_A1-34

Provenance: Unknown

Key: B-flat (likely)

Pitch: Low (likely)

Finish: Brass

Lacquer: Factory lacquer (likely)

Engraving: No

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Second valve case soldered with Conn emblem of “three marching men” logo and “CHOICE OF THE ARTISTS / CONN”. Otherwise, no markings on the instrument.
Unusual choice to use tubing for braces.
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
Might be designed for a left-handed player based on the hand rest and finger ring.
The Greenleaf Collection’s inventory mentions “To J Lehman” but there’s no additional documentation, so the origin of this instrument remains a mystery.