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HI.Mr Pawul.I am a retired pro,and have decided to sell some of my collection of trumpets,and i am seeking a year of manufacture of my restored couesnon.The only numbers on the trumpet are 41 on mouthpipe,A on lower middle valve casing,and usual 1 2 3 on valve casings.I have contacted P.G.M.Couesnon in France but got no info.Hope you can help.MW.
Malcolm, Since it doesn't have a serial it is pre 1950's. On the bell there is usually a number inside what looks like a pineapple. That is actually the year of manufacture. Couesnon made so many horns in the early 1900's that many weren't engraved in detail. In the early 1900's they were actually the largest maker of brass in the world! There have been fires, ownership changes, two world wars, and countless other things that happened since they started and no records remain of their horns prior to about 1975.
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| Comment | HI Mike. Many thanks for your reply,and information,it has confirmed my suspicion that the 41 on leadpipe is probably the year of manufacture,very many thanks for your prompt and informed reply.Kindest regards Malcolm. | ||
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Mike Pawul
Expertise
I am familiar with most trumpets, cornets, and flugelhorns. I can answer most questions about playing and musicality. Best of all, if I can't answer it directly I play regularly in several bands and have many "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 600 with more than 400 on ebay
Experience
I have played since 1965 and studied with many directors and trumpeters. I have been collecting since 2002 and have over 150 horns in my personal collection. I have done repair and refinsh since 2003 and have done work on over 900 horns.
Organizations
Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band,
River Cities Concert Band, Derby City Brass Band,
University of Louisville Community Band,
Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN),
Bugles Across America (BAA), Member of the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians (NAPBIRT)
Education/Credentials
I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College. Of course, I am still learning from all my friends that play and work on trumpets around the world.
Awards and Honors
Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.
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