RARE Antique J.W. Pepper Silver Slide Trombone Silver 7 1/2\" Horn 70\" Long yqz For Sale

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#13379. Early To Mid 1900\'s

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Up in this sale is a wonderfully rare find. An original J.W. Pepper Slide Trombone . In overall shabby chic condition in need of a good polishing and oiling, (the valves work but are sticky.), includes mouthpiece. A few dings on the horn and some rubs and oxidation in the finish... BUT... WHAT A GREAT HARD TO FIND INSTRUMENT!! It has an 7 1/2\" bell and measures 70\" long. The bell is engraved, J.W. PEPPER IMPORTED CHICAGO AND PHILADELPHIA NO. 13379.We called and talked to J.W. Pepper\'s historian, (What a nice gentleman), he told us this instrument was made in Austria by Bohland & Fuchs for J.W. Pepper, circa 1900.We found the following history of their company on the horn-u-copia.net: (great site)William C. and Rachel Pepper started as a small print shop in south Philadelphia in 1845. Son James (J.W.) Pepper began teaching instrumental music lessons. The companys success is largely attributed to Jamess musical knowledge, business sense and advertising skills. He realized that retailing music goods along with manufacturing, engraving, printing, and publishing gave him a distinct advantage over competitors.In 1876, James (J.W.) published a variety of journals, the most noteworthy being the Musical Times and Brass and Reed Band Journal. Both journals featured quickstep marches and instrumental instructional materials.The sale of musical instruments was added when Peppers first retail store opened at 832 Filbert Street in Philadelphia in 1877.A New York retail outlet was established in 1880. Pepper, along with Henry Distin, moved aggressively into the instrument manufacturing and importing business.Another location was established in Chicago in 1886. The 1880s saw numerous patents secured for Pepper instruments and their various components. Many of his instruments are on display in the National Headquarters in Paoli, Pennsylvania.The company published and developed relationships with many leading composers through the turn of the century, including John Phillip Sousa, Charles Ives, Arthur Pryor, Max Drefus, T.B. Boyer, F. Von Blon, Harry Von Tilzer, W.P. Chambers, H.W. Petrie, and Peppers most prolific arranger/composer, Mackie-Beyer.In addition to publishing achievements, Pepper also made history in instrument manufacturing in 1893, when according to John Phillip Sousa, Pepper manufactured the first sousaphone. In Sousas words, the Sousaphone received its name through the suggestion made by me to J.W. Pepper, the instrument manufacturer in Philadelphia. ... I spoke to Mr. Pepper relative to constructing a bass instrument in which the bell would turn upwards and be adjustable for concert purposes. He built one and, grateful to me for the suggestion, called it a Sousaphone. It was immediately taken up by other instrument makers...In 1890, a seven story structure located at 8th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia became the companys new home. In 1894, Pepper became a major supplier to the United States government by outfitting 17 U.S. Navy ships with complete sets of band instruments.In 1909, the company moved to 33rd and Walnut Streets, and they discontinued its instrument manufacturing operations and the sale of imported instruments. However, the company continued to sell from a large inventory.James Pepper died in 1919, and the company was turned over to his son, Howard E. Pepper. Howard Pepper died in 1930 at the age of 48, and was succeeded by his wife, Emma. The company declined until bankruptcy was declared in 1941. A group, headed by Harold W. Burtch, purchased the company. The company became a publisher and retailer of musicThe Early Years:Peppers exciting history details the companys growth from a small print shop into the worlds largest retailer of sheet music. William C. and Rachel Pepper founded their print shop in south Philadelphia in 1845. While working in his parents shop, James (J.W.) Pepper began teaching instrumental music lessons. The companys success in the early years is largely attributed to James Peppers musical knowledge coupled with extraordinary business sense and fine advertising skills. He was shrewd enough to realize retailing music goods along with manufacturing, engraving, printing, and publishing gave him a distinct advantage over his competitors. In 1876, James (J.W.) published a variety of journals, the most noteworthy being the Musical Times and Brass and Reed Band Journal. Both journals featured quickstep marches and instrumental instructional materials. Business expanded to include the sale of musical instruments when Peppers first retail store opened for business at 832 Filbert Street in Philadelphia in 1877.Encouraged by the companys success, a New York retail outlet was established in 1880. This location facilitated an affiliation with world renowned instrument maker, John Distin. With Distins help, Pepper moved aggressively into the instrument manufacturing and importing business. Another location followed in Chicago in 1886. The 1880s saw numerous patents secured for Pepper instruments and their various components. One of particular note is an improved bass drum pedal, which is the precursor of the system still prevalent in todays drum set design. Many of these instruments are on display in the National Headquarters in Paoli, Pennsylvania.The company published and developed relationships with many leading composers through the turn of the century, including John Phillip Sousa, Charles Ives, Arthur Pryor, Max Drefus, T.B. Boyer, F. Von Blon, Harry Von Tilzer, W.P. Chambers, H.W. Petrie, and Peppers most prolific arranger/composer, Mackie-Beyer. The Conservatory Collection is one of Mackie-Beyers books.In addition to publishing achievements, Pepper also made history in instrument manufacturing in 1893, when according to John Phillip Sousa, Pepper manufactured the first sousaphone. In Sousas words, the Sousaphone received its name through the suggestion made by me to J.W. Pepper, the instrument manufacturer in Philadelphia. ... I spoke to Mr. Pepper relative to constructing a bass instrument in which the bell would turn upwards and be adjustable for concert purposes. He built one and, grateful to me for the suggestion, called it a Sousaphone. It was immediately taken up by other instrument makers...The seven story structure located at 8th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia became the companys new home in 1890, and would remain so for the next 20 years. In 1894 Pepper became a major supplier to the United States government by outfitting 17 U.S. Navy ships with complete sets of band instruments. This $46,000 contract was a record breaker at the time.By 1902, Peppers publishing efforts expanded to include music for band, orchestra, piano, banjo, and mandolin, as well as collections for all brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. In addition, Pepper published the monthly Piano Music Magazine, featuring new publications by leading contemporary composers. Customers purchased the magazine at newsstands.A new location at 33rd and Walnut Streets became Peppers home in 1909, at which time the company discontinued its instrument manufacturing operations and the sale of imported instruments.Estimated shipping weight, (packaged) is 4 lbs 8 oz in a 34 x 14 x 12 box.The Calculator is not always right - if the shipping looks too high email us and we will give you an accurate quote prior to the sale ending. ************What a great find!
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