1948 Couesnon Trumpet GL-295_A2-42

Written By Zoe Larson
 
 


Title: Trumpet

Maker: Couesnon

Model: N/A

Date: 1948

Geography: Paris, France, Europe

Material: Brass

Serial Number:N/A

Accession Number: GL-295_A2-42

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2019

Description

Key: TBD

Pitch: TBD

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “INSTRUMENTS DE MUSIQUE (slightly illegible) (in small banner) / COUESNON / 105. Rue LA FAYETTE / PARIS / 48 (in pineapple or grenade shape) / MADE IN FRANCE”. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: Original

Notes:

  • Mother-of-pearl valve caps

  • Interesting valve holes—designed at an angle to retain oil.

  • Mouthpiece receiver stamped with “N 54 (inside circle) 0”.

  • The number 48 engraved inside a pineapple or grenade shape on the bell likely indicates the year of manufacturing.

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