Cornet, B-flat, A, low pitch
Maker
J. W. York & Sons
Date1907-1908 between
Place MadeGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States, North America
ModelProfessional
Serial No.16947
SignedEngraved on bell within circle and unfurling ribbon: PROFESSIONAL / Made by / J. W. York & Sons / Grand Rapids / Mich.MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing and pistons: 16947DescriptionSilver-plated brass; touchpieces with mother-of-pearl inlayFixed leadpipe; main tuning slide at second bow, push-rod-operated quick-change to A slide at third bow
French rim with iron wire insert
Single water key at first bow and quick-change slide
Lyre holder at third valve loop
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves with two unequal prongs.
DimensionsHeight: 338 mm
Bell diameter: 11.6 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 11.8 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. 295.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01740
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