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Cornet, B-flat, A
Cornet, B-flat, A
Cornet, B-flat, A

Cornet, B-flat, A

Date1908-1910 ca.
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelPerfec-Tone
Serial No.31116
SignedEngraved on bell: PERFEC-TONE / Made by / J. W. YORK / AND SONS / Grand Rapids / Mich.
MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: 31116 / UNION / MPBPBP / & SWU [within shield] / LABEL
DescriptionSilver-plated brass
Fixed, modified s-shaped leadpipe with push-rod-activated quick-change to A at narrow second bow and maintuning slide at first bow
French rim with iron wire insert
Two single water keys at first bow and main tuning slide

Three tower-spring Périnetvalves with two unequal guidepins, mother-of-pearl toucpiece inlays
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 414 mm
Bell diameter: 120 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. 292.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01051
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