{"product_id":"humes-berg-new-stone-lined-derby-hat-mute","title":"Humes \u0026 Berg New Stone Lined Derby Hat Mute Red White Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Humes \u0026amp; Berg New Stone Lined Derby Hat Mute is a vintage brass instrument accessory with its distinctive rounded white crown and red fluted brim. Derby mutes like this are held over the bell of a trumpet or trombone to change the instrument's tone and create muted effects. This example has plenty of visible use, including surface wear, yellow marks, cracks, and finish loss from years of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derby hat mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humes \u0026amp; Berg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title='Humes \u0026amp; Berg \"New Stone Lined\"'\u003eHumes \u0026amp; Berg \"New Stone Lined\"\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trumpet or trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigid fiber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream white with red fluted brim and red interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derby or bowler hat style mute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10 inches by 9 inches oval and 4.5 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\"\u003e1970s era\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe derby hat form remains intact and recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red and cream color combination remains strong enough for display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe piece can still be used as a musical mute according to the information provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is overall surface wear, scuffing, and discoloration from use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow marks are visible on the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracks are present in the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red fluted brim has noticeable finish loss and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interior red surface shows rubbing and wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mute could use a good cleaning and is being sold as found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of use or display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy wear or damage, named above. A working or display piece with noticeable condition issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerby mutes are an especially recognizable form among vintage brass instrument accessories because they look much like a small bowler hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians manually hold or move this style of mute near the bell of a trumpet or trombone to alter the sound. The movement can help create the changing muted effects associated with jazz and Big Band playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Humes \u0026amp; Berg Stone Lined name has a long association with brass instrument mutes, making the maker name useful to both musicians and vintage music collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example shows its working history plainly. The wear, marks, and aging are part of what separates it visually from a newer performance accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with care. 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