Cornet, B-flat, A
Maker
Frank Holton & Company
Date1917
Place MadeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelHolton-Clarke Finish B (Silver Plated, Sand Blasted Matte Finish)
Serial No.51072
SignedEngraved on bell: HOLTON – CLARKE / MODEL / MADE BY / Frank Holton & Co. / CHICAGOMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: H-C / FRANK HOLTON CO. / CHICAGO / 51072
Engraved on bell: U.S.QMC.
DescriptionSilver-plated brass
Fixed, modified s-shaped leadpipe; push-rod-activated quick-change to A at first bow, second tuning slide at small third bow
French rim
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves, two unequal guide pins, touchpieces with mother-of-pearl inlay
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 382 mm
Bell diameter: 110 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 11.6 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. 212.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01013
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