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Bugle in C

Thomas Key British
1811
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 680
Engravings on the bell indicate that the bugle was made in the year 1811 (represented by the letter Q) by the silversmith William Trayls (initials WT). Other marks represent the sterling standard (lion passant), the London Assay Office (leopard head), and the excise duty mark (sovereign's head). Also engraved on the bell is the name Major Drummond of the 104th Regiment, who presumably was the first owner of the instrument.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bugle in C
  • Maker: Thomas Key (British, active London before 1805–1858)
  • Maker: William Trayls (silversmith)
  • Date: 1811
  • Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Silver-gilt
  • Dimensions: Height (without mouthpiece): 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
    Diameter (Of bell): 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
  • Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.270a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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