Cornet, B-flat, A, high pitch / low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn
Date1915 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder
Serial No.142663
SignedEngraved on bell surrounded by rich floral engraving: NEW WONDER / MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART / -IND.-MarkingsStamped on valve casings: "1" (first valve), "2" / (second valve), "3" (third valve)
Stamped on second valve casing: 142662 / UNION / MPBP / B&SW [within shield / LABEL / PATENTED
Stamped on low-pitch third valve slide and low pitch micro-tuning slide: LP
DescriptionGold-plated silver body
Fixed leadpipe, single loop, main tuning slide at first bow, second tuning side perpendicular to main tubing with micro-tuning mechanism following the valve cluster
Push-rod-operated quick-change to A at main tuning slide (push-rod missing)
French rim with iron wire insert
Single water key at main tuning slide and third valve slide
Three top-sprung Périnet valves, spring inside hollow stem, alignment by two unequal lugs fitting in grooves inside valve casing; knuckled-out porting; mother-of-pearl touchpiece inlays; rod (now lost) used to automate necessary pull out of first and third valve slides for quick-change from B-flat to A.
Lyre holder at main tuning slide receiver
DimensionsHeight instrument: 423 mm
Bell diameter: 117 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 11.83 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. 95.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00684
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