Cornet, B-flat
Distributor
J. W. Pepper
Date1897-1898 ca.
Place MadeSaxony, Germany, Europe
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Place DistributedBohemia, Europe
ModelSurprise
Serial No.19284
SignedStamped on bell: J. W. PEPPER / IMPORTER / PHILADELPHIA / 19284MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 85 86 87
DescriptionRemovable leadpipe
Silver-plated brass body with zig-zag-line engraving at bell and tubing
Main tuning slide at second bow; shepherd’s crook third bow loops through third valve slide; shepherd’s crook fourth bow.
Three top-sprung Périnet valves with one lug on piston
Double water key at first and third bows
DimensionsHeight (without leadpipe/mouthpiece): 313 mm
Bell diameter: 125 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00728
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