c. 1890 Ferdinando Roth Rotary Valve Trumpet GL-046_A2-06

Oct 30

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Trumpet

Maker: Ferdinando Roth

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1890

Geography: Milan, Italy, Europe

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-046_A2-06

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: Brass

Lacquer: Very old lacquer

Engraving: Engraved bell with “Premiata Fabbrica / Ferd. Roth / Milano” (in cursive), surrounded by filigree-style decoration. Stamped with “THE TOSI MUSIC CO. / BOSTON MASS” inside an oval.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Rotary valve trumpet with an unusual design.
Mother-of-pearl insets on finger buttons
This instrument was likely distributed in the United States by The Tosi Music Co., based on “THE TOSI MUSIC CO. / BOSTON MASS” stamped on bell.
The number 15 is stamped on the bottom edge of the board that is under the levers.
The bottom of the second valve is stamped with “108”. The first and third valves are likely stamped with “107” and “109”, but the markings are illegible.