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Alto horn, cornet style, E-flat, high pitch

Alto horn, cornet style, E-flat, high pitch

Maker: C. G. Conn
Date: 1892-1893 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Wonder Solo Alto Horn
Serial No: 26859
SignedEngraved on bell: [floral design] / MADE BY / CONN / ELKHART / IND. [Ten-petal flower]
MarkingsStamped on valves respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: PAT. JUNE / 15.1886
DescriptionBrass; with silver-plated finish. Gold wash bell interior. Three, top-sprung Perinet piston valves.
DimensionsHeight: 380 mm
Bell diameter: 152 mm (6 in)
Primary bore: 12.5 mm (0.495 in)
Bore (at second valve): 0.529 in
Credit Line: Gift of Lawrence Romeiser, 1996
Not on view
Object number: 05957