Cornet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker
J. W. York & Sons
Date1924-1925 between
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelTrumpet Model
Serial No.77040
SignedEngraved in zigzag-line style on bell below floral engraving: YORK / GRAND RAPIDS, / MICHIGANMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
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.
DimensionsHeight: 425 mm
Bell diameter: 119 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
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.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00513
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