American Trumpet, 1930's

Lovely vintage American chromed trumpet made in the 1930s. This attractive musical instrument is a highly charming item that keeps all its original components and come in its own protecting and carrying case. The trumpet is well preserved and it has a mainly decorative function. It can be though taken to a good professional who will adjust it again in order to be plated. This piece preserves its original chrome finish with a fine shiny golden finish, showing only slight signs of wear due to the instruments use and old age. This signs are surely part of the items history, providing it with life and personality.The trumpet comes with a beautiful peg stand designed to hold the music scores while the player takes part in a parade. The stand has a stem that is inserted in a bottom hole and can be secured by tightening a metal knob. It is lire-shaped and has a peg fit to hold the score. Its golden finish is deeper and brighter than the trumpets one, and we could think that it was less used than the instrument itself or maybe it could have been purchased later. Nevertheless, the whole set is lovely and very decorative.The instrument keeps the original mouthpiece and all its parts are original. The three keys are in good condition and their top buttons are intact. The trumpet has also the peg designed to let the water out of the instrument. The protecting and carrying case is original: outside is covered by dark red faux leather and inside by velvet of the same color. It is well preserved and is surely the best place to store and protect this nice trumpet.This is a beautiful musical instrument, more than eighty years old and a first-class decorative piece. It will be perfect to adorn a music room, a study or any stylish establishment.