Expert: Kenton Scott - 7/5/2009

Question
good afternoon kenton.
i have found an old trumpet in my attic and i wondered if you could shed some light on its origins,manufactured year etc as i am considering selling it and would like to usethe cash to buy my son a guitar.
it is silver in colour,no visibe damage,and it does sound sweet.it states "a dallas star tested model" with the word "MONARCH" across the bell.it has the numbers 4137 across the middle of middle of the three pots..i can send some pictures if this helps.it has an aluminium mute and is in  leather case which is also in reasonably good condition except the closing latch has fallen off.
thanks in advance.
regards
phil

Answer
Monarch is one of those names that a number of entities used.  There is a Wurlitzer Monarch, a Lyons Monarch, a York Monarch, and at least one model that has no other description on it.  

The only dealer in Dallas that I know of that stenciled horns was named Whittle.