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Trumpet (buisine [pastiche])
Probably by: Leopoldo Franciolini (Italian, 1844–1920)
late 19th century
Object Place: Florence, Italy
Medium/Technique
Brass
Dimensions
Length 102 cm (40 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Leslie Lindsey Mason Collection
Accession Number17.1990
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionAlto in D. Cylindro-conoidal bore. Brass. The tube is made in five parts with the joints reinforced by engraved brass bands. Finely engraved bulb located 30 cm. from the bell. The rim of the bell is reinforced by a wide band with a scalloped top. A loop in the lower half for a banner. Brass mouthpiece (not original).
InscriptionsEngraved on garland: MACHT. SEBASTIAN [shield with bird] HAINLEIN. M.CDLX [two birds]
ProvenanceFrancis W. Galpin (1858-1945), Hatfield Regis, England; 1916, sold by Francis W. Galpin to William Lindsey (1858-1922), Boston, Massachusetts; 1916, gift of William Lindsey, in memory of his daughter, Leslie Lindsey Mason, to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 5, 1916)