Couesnon Monopole D Trumpet, Lacquer - Boyde Hood Collection

Couesnon Monopole D Trumpet #33xxx

This Couesnon Monopole D trumpet is a rare example of the French professional trumpet tradition, built for the higher trumpet repertoire that was once a regular part of orchestral and solo playing.

Couesnon’s Monopole instruments were the company’s professional-grade models, and dedicated D trumpets are considerably less common than their Bb and C counterparts. The compact proportions and distinctive French design give these instruments a character all their own, making surviving examples increasingly interesting to both artists and collectors.

This example comes from the Boyde Hood Collection and remains a particularly unusual piece of vintage orchestral equipment. The combination of its uncommon key, professional Monopole construction, and Boyde Hood provenance makes it far more than simply another vintage trumpet.