Lot # 20 - Vintage Christian Reisser Valve Trombone – Rare Pre-War German Brass

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 06-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 13-Oct-2026 7:19:00 PM
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Description :

Rare and highly collectible vintage Bb valve trombone manufactured by the historic Christian Reisser Instrumentenfabrik in Ulm-Donau, Germany.

Featuring an authentic, deeply engraved nickel-silver shield crest on the bell, this instrument is a beautiful piece of pre-WWII German brass craftsmanship, likely dating between the 1910s and 1930s.

Instead of a traditional slide, this tenor-voiced instrument utilizes a three-valve layout, making it an excellent piece for jazz doublers, collectors, or history enthusiasts

Key Features & Details

  • Maker: Christian Reisser
  • Era: Pre-War Vintage (Est. 1910s–1930s)
  • Finish: Original yellow brass with a contrasting nickel-silver bell rim ring and shield placard.
  • Engraving: Features the classic Gothic-style script reading: “Chriſtian Reißer / Instrumentenfabrik / Ulm-Donau” featuring an image of the famous Ulm Minster church spire
  • Layout: 3 top-sprung piston valves.
  • 27" Long

Dimensions : 27 in L

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