Hi Ed:
That number is presumably a part identification number. On my "New
Symphony Model" Kruspe, the thumb valve cap and upper bearing plate are
stamped with "35," while the other three valve caps and bearing plates
are stamped "12," "11." and "10." My guess is that these numbers were
employed to avoid confusion and make sure that the same parts were
always associated with the same valve and casing. It also may be that
the DRGM number was only engraved on domestic instruments and replaced
with "Made in Germany" for export.
To add to the confusion, Kruspe, like Alexander, made a number of
stencil horns in the pre-war years that were sold under other brand
names in the US. The Sansone-designed 5 valve Bb horn is a good example
of this. Both Kruspe and Alexander made them for Sansone.
Richard in Seattle
Ed Glick wrote:
<<snip>> As far as I can see, there is nothing that looks like a typical serial
number on the instrument; there is, however, a two digit number on the third valve
assembly. Although it's an unusual spot for a serial number, perhaps that was meant to be
one.
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