This vintage trumpet, produced in 1980 by the Warszawska Fabryka Instrumentów Dętych i Perkusyjnych in Warsaw, Poland, is a striking artifact from the Cold War period. Known as the Trąbka “De Luxe”, it was designed for music schools and export, offering reliability and craftsmanship to students and amateur players across the Eastern Bloc. Though not equivalent to Western professional models, its robust build and historical context make it a compelling collectible today.
Key Features:
Origin: Warsaw, Poland
Date: 1980
Model:Trąbka “De Luxe”
Maker: Warszawska Fabryka Instrumentów Dętych i Perkusyjnych
Material: Brass, with aged natural patina
Includes: Original hard case with blue velvet lining
Dimensions: W15 x L53 x H12 cm - Box W52 x L21 x H16 cm
Weight: 1120g (4000g with box) - Box 2800g
Extras: Original factory paper tag with printed details
Context: Made during the Communist era for educational and export markets
A rare, evocative piece of Eastern European musical history.
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