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Cornet, B-flat, low pitch
Maker: Art Musical Instruments Inc.
Trade Name: American Triumph
Date: 1932-1937 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: DeKay Craftone
Serial No: 28781
SignedEngraved in zigzag-line style on bell: DE KAY / CRAFTONE
MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: 28781
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.
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
Bell diameter: 114 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00555