1951-1953 - Silver Plated, made in Paris France, Beaugnier Professional level Trumpet

Ultra Rare (estimated 1 of less than 200 made) 1951-1953, .453 bore, standard taper 1 piece hand hammered bell, chrome slides, excellent compression, all original, with. original mouthpiece and original hardshell case, included, no dents or scratches, as seen in pictures.

Very clean, plays beautifully!

Shipping: Packed securely and shipped fully insured with signature requirement.

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This is an exceptionally rare vintage, an authentic E. Beaugnier "Downright" model trumpet. Built by Émile Beaugnier.

A crown jewel for collectors of vintage European brass. The model name "Downright" was specifically chosen for the English-speaking export market, "downright" meant absolute, thorough, and genuine— this was an uncompromising, pure professional instrument.

• The Silver-Plated Premium: Factory silver plating on a "Downright" is exceptionally scarce. The thick-gauge silver acts as a natural dampener to high-frequency harshness, giving this specific tight-bore horn a dark, rich, and velvety core tone while retaining its signature French brilliance.
• The 1-Piece Bell Craftsmanship: Hand-hammering a single piece of brass requires immense master-level skill. A one-piece bell allows sound waves to vibrate completely uninterrupted from the valve block to the rim.
• Collectibility & Playability Value In terms of build quality, a Beaugnier "Downright" with a 1-piece bell stands shoulder-to-shoulder with legendary mid-century horns like the New York Bach Stradivarius or the Selmer Paris Balanced models. These instruments are much rarer on the vintage market today than their global commercial competitors.