Hirsbrunner G Circular Trumpet: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

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.

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.

Materials, dates and provenance

• date made: 1800 - 1825
• maker: Hirsbrunner
• Object Name: trumpet
• 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
• Measurements: 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
• Measurements: 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
• place made: Switzerland: Bern, Sumiswald
• ID Number: MI.095270
• accession number: 26256
• catalog number: 95270
• Data Source: National Museum of American History

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