My collection of antique trumpets spans several years and includes several unique and rare pieces. Each trumpet has its own story to tell, and I have carefully made a collection of photographs that showcase the remaining trumpets in my possession. With each photo, you'll find a detailed description that provides insight into the history and significance of the particular trumpet. Whether you're an avid collector or simply appreciate the beauty of these instruments, I'm sure you'll find something of interest in my collection.
This is a Buescher 205 Aristocrat. Noticed the tuning slide goes to the inside of the third slide. Also. The second slide has a dual bore! Measure at .485! Sold from 1942-1949
From the 50s a Customer Built Aristocrat. Notice the long valves and hexagonal top and bottom valve caps. 470 bore
From 1956-1965 model t135 the Super Aristocrat. Nickel silver bell and bottom caps that screwed into the valves. It has a .462 bore
From 1957-1965, the T160 Super 400. Interior threaded bottom valve caps . This came with a special nickel silver or traditional brass.
The Buescher Custom Built, model 240. Made in the late 1930s to early 40s. Presumably production stopped for the war effort. All touch areas - lead pipe, braces made with special nickel silver alloy to reduce corrosion. Reverse wrap with main slide inside of the 3rd. Has the big “B” on the bell. Sold for $105 in 1939
Although this has a lower model number, it was made a decade later than the 228. Same reverse wrap, main slide interior to 3rd. Many consider this later model to be of a lower quality build than the 228. Still has the Top Hat and Cane engraving
Conn 1932 40B Connqueror. The valve casings are octagonal, the valves are the usual round shape. Rimless bell and underside 3rd slide ring. These had the third slide outside and the tuning slide interior, opposite of the more usual structure