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Cornet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker: J. W. York & Sons
Date: 1924-1925 between
Place Made:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
Model: Trumpet Model
Serial No: 77040
SignedEngraved in zigzag-line style on bell below floral engraving: YORK / GRAND RAPIDS, / MICHIGAN
MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casings and spring barrels: 77040
Stamped on second valve casings and spring barrels: 77040
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, satin finish, areas of the signature and bell interior gold plated; mother-of-pearl inlays at touchpieces and pull knobs
Fixed leadpipe (originally, now broken off)
Main tuning slide at first bow; quick-change to A slide with push knob at small third bow (part of a small loop) .
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves, two unequal guide pins each.
Long bell cornet.
Fixed leadpipe (originally, now broken off)
Main tuning slide at first bow; quick-change to A slide with push knob at small third bow (part of a small loop) .
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves, two unequal guide pins each.
Long bell cornet.
DimensionsHeight: 425 mm
Bell diameter: 119 mm
Bell diameter: 119 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Published ReferencesMarshall L. Scott, The American Piston Valved Cornets and Trumpets of The Shrine to Music Museum. DMA Thesis, university of Wisconsin, 1988. Page 289.
Object number: 00513