Cornet, B-flat, A, high pitch
Maker
J. W. York & Sons
Date1903-1904 ca.
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelProfessional
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: 7699DescriptionSilver-plated brass, bell interior and engraving area are gold platedFixed 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
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, D.M.A. Thesis, University of Wisconsin, 1988, p. 290.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00727
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