Cornet, B-flat, high pitch
Maker
J. W. Pepper
Date1884-1892 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Place MadeGraslitz, Bohemia, Czech Republic, Europe
Place MadeSaxony, Germany, Europe
ModelSpecialty Solo
Serial No.5382
SignedStamped on bell: J. W. PEPPER / MAKER / PHILADELPHIA / AND / Chicago. / No. 5382MarkingsStamped on second valve casing: J. W. PEPPER / MAKER / PHILADELPHIA / & / NEW YORK. / 5382
Stamped on valve casings and top valve caps, respectively: 43 44 45
DescriptionSilver-plated brass body, floral engraving on bell surrounding signature; impressed decoration at ferrules and valve-brace mounts
Removable leadpipe, B-flat shank
French rim
Main tuning slide at second bow, no second tuning slide
Single water key at first bow
Three top-sprung Périnet valves, spring outside stem, one lug on piston
DimensionsHeight (without shank/mouthpiece): 319mm
Bell diameter: 127mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00538
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