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: 28781DescriptionArt 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 himselfBrass, 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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