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Cornet, B-flat, A, high pitch
Maker: J. W. York & Sons
Date: 1903-1904 ca.
Place Made:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
Model: Professional
Serial No: 7699
SignedEngraved on bell: PROFESSIONAL / Made by / J. W. York & Sons / Grand Rapids / Mich.
MarkingsStamped on valve casings: "1" (first valve), "2" (second valve), "3" (third valve)
Stamped on second valve casing: 7699
Stamped on second valve casing: 7699
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, bell interior and engraving area are gold plated
Fixed leadpipe; main tuning slide at second bow, quick-change to A at third bow
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves; two unequal guidepins each.
Fixed leadpipe; main tuning slide at second bow, quick-change to A at third bow
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves; two unequal guidepins each.
DimensionsHeight: 333 mm
Bell diameter: 122 mm
Bell diameter: 122 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, D.M.A. Thesis, University of Wisconsin, 1988, p. 290.
Object number: 00727