Signal-Trumpet

anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1850

Signals have long played a part in military and religious life. Trumpet and horn signals were already used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, many cities maintained trumpet ensembles for important religious and civic ceremonies. These trumpets were often festooned with banners, cords, and tassels, like the one on view here.

  • Artwork typewind instrument, musical instrument, trumpet, natural trumpet, signaaltrompet
  • Object numberBK-NM-11430-40
  • Dimensionsheight 77.7 cm x width 14 cm, diameter 12.8 cm, diameter 1.2 cm, length 205 cm
  • Physical characteristicskoper

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Natural trumpet
    • Signal-Trumpet

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-11430-40

  • Description

    Signaaltrompet in Es. Messing, omwonden met rood koord, waarvan twee kwasten. Een winding, rechtsom.

Creation

  • Creation

    • musical instrument maker: anonymous, Germany
    • musical instrument maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1800 - c. 1850

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    koper

  • Dimensions

    • height 77.7 cm x width 14 cm
    • diameter 12.8 cm
    • diameter 1.2 cm
    • length 205 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the State of the Netherlands and the Vereeniging van Noord-Nederlandsche Muziekgeschiedenis

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1899

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Giovanni Paolo di Stefano, 'Music Parade: a new display at the Rijksmuseum', CIMCIM Bulletin (Apr., 2020), p. 30-33: 33

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