$25,000
Martin Committee trumpet, serial number 203005, dark green metallic finish, owned and played by Miles Davis. This trumpet was given to the son of Davis' friend in 1966. The friend was boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson. Davis was a boxing fan and befriended Sugar Ray and his wife Edna. It is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sugar Ray's son Ray Robinson who was personally given the trumpet. The bell of the trumpet reads: "The Martin Committee Model - Elkhart - IND -USA" with ornate floral etching. Keys are of mother-of-pearl. As was typical of Davis the mouth piece is intentionally bent upward and just below the mouthpiece where Davis' thumb would have rested shows signs of wear. Categories: Miles Davis
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2008-05-31
