Cornet, B-flat
Trade Name
American Capital
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place DistributedUnited States, North America
Serial No.38209
SignedEngraved on bell in zigzag-line style within square shield: AMERICAN / CAPITAL / MADE IN / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: 38209
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, satin-finish
Fixed leadpipe; main tuning slide at first bow; small loop at the bell bow after valve section (not a tuning slide).
French rim with iron wire insert.
Single water key at main tuning slide
Three bottom-sprung Périnet valves
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 420 mm (distorted)
Bell diameter: 116 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01661
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