Cornet, B-flat, low pitch
Trade Name
American Triumph
Date1932-1937 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelDeKay Craftone
Serial No.28781
SignedEngraved in zigzag-line style on bell: DE KAY / CRAFTONEMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: 28781
DescriptionArt Musical Instruments, Inc. was owned by Ferdinand A. ("Gus") Buescher (C. G. Conn's former general manager), starting in 1932.. When Buescher died in 1937, Harry Pedler, who was vice-president of the company since 1934, renamed the company after himself
Brass, lacquered; mother-of-pearl touchpiece inlays.
Fixed leadpipe
Main tuning slide at second bow
Three bottom-sprung Périnet valves with one lug on piston.
DimensionsHeight: 405 mm
Bell diameter: 114 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00555
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