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"ARIGRA" Trumpet in Bb & C c.1925 This beautifl "Art-Deco"
trumpet was made by Anton Riedl, Graslitz c.1925. The name ARIGRA
is an acronym of A. Riedel Grazlitz. Riedl established himself in
business in 1885 as a specialist in brass instrument valves. His son
Hugo joined him in 1931. The X shaped extender in the tuning
slide permits the trumpet to be played in Bb and C. The engraving on
this trumpet is extraordinary. For example, I have never seen engraving
on the inside
of a bell (scroll down)! The valve casings as well as the bell section
are octagonal and covered with intricate engraving. It has been
said that these trumpets were especially coveted for jazz venues.
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