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.
1922 Cupid playing a horn, engraving on bell. No bell rim pattern, no finger hook, no model number on lead pipe. Appears to be a 4B. Measures.464 at second slide
1922 Conn 4B, .459 bore, flash gives impression of gold, but this one is all silver. Quick change slide, no finger hook and no bottom cap Pearl enhancement.
#253892, 1928 Conn 2B. Also has the B for French Brass. Engraving to the bell turn and rim decoration. Note the random serial numbers that would have gold plating and engraving
An early model 22B, 1937. This has bottom springs. Note finger hook and tuning slide brace. 438 small bore. Replayed by John Cyfer. Replated silver by John Cyfer
1926 Conn 26B. Gold bell, mother of Pearl bottom cap rings. Basically a 2B with heavier gauge metal. #225248
Marked 2B, “245774. Has different lead than previous models, B above serial number. Rim decoration and no finger hook. 1927
A Conn 2B from 1943. This later model had Clickless Crystal valves and a trigger instead of the first slide saddle. It still has a .458 bore, although .480 at the first valve slide.
1933 Conn 8B Gustat. Named after Joseph Gustat, then first chair trumpet in the St. Louis Symphony. Made from 1932-1940. This model is very similar to the 2B. Conn said at the time these horns had a special metal bell, C-17, one piece bell and an innovative taper, and other unique features.
The Connstellation 38 changed over the years. This 1955 model is typical of the early horns. It has “Connstellation B” and Connstellation on the bell. The plating is nickel not silver. Bell is 5 1/8 wide with a .438 bore. Additionally, the valve caps are specific to the trumpets. Finally, the bell, Electro-D, was brass, copper plated then nickel plated. The 36B is nearly identical in outward appearance but has thinner tuning slide braces.
1950 ‘early’ model 28B Connstellation. As with the later 2B and 8B Gustat, the 28 has a .459 bore but measures .480 at the first valve! Maybe that is the basis for the model - 2b + 8B = 28B. The bell is 5” bell. Conn stayed in the promos the horn has a one piece bell thinned at the edge and a unique bell and leadpipe taper. Also, it has the Clickless Crysteel valves. This model was replated by John Cyfer, the B promos only mention brass with nickel trim. 2 lbs 10 oz