Hirsbrunner G Circular Trumpet
Hirsbrunner G Circular Trumpet
- Description
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This trumpet was made by Hirsbrunner in Sumiswald, Switzerland around 1800 to 1825. It is a G circular trumpet made of brass with an F crook, lead pipe, and mouthpiece. This compressed trumpet model, known as a stopftrompete, has a tuning slide in the center of the coil similar to a cor d’orchestre of the period.
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The Hirsbrunner firm was founded by Christian Hirsbrunner in the late 18th century. The company continued with Hirsbrunner family members and still makes musical instruments to this day.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- trumpet
- date made
- 1800-1825
- maker
- Hirsbrunner
- place made
- Switzerland: Bern, Sumiswald
- Physical Description
- brass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in x 12 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 13.335 cm x 31.75 cm
- trumpet: 5 3/16 in x 10 7/8 in x 11 1/2 in; 13.17625 cm x 27.6225 cm x 29.21 cm
- mouthpiece joint in tray: 1 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 4 5/16 in; 3.81 cm x 8.255 cm x 10.95375 cm
- ID Number
- MI.095270
- accession number
- 26256
- catalog number
- 095270
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Trumpets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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