Advanced Search
Cornet, B-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Date: 1914-1915 ca.
Place Made:Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Model: Ne Plus Ultra
Serial No: 20387
SignedEngraved on bell: 1 [surrounded by three five-pointed stars] / NE PLUS ULTRA / Made / by the / BOSTON / Musical Instrument / COMPANY
MarkingsEngraved on second valve casing: 20387 / A
DescriptionSilver-plated brass, bell interior gold plated
Fixed leadpipe, main tuning slide at second bow, high pitch/low pitch slide at second bow
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves with three unequal guidepins
Fixed leadpipe, main tuning slide at second bow, high pitch/low pitch slide at second bow
Three tower-sprung Périnet valves with three unequal guidepins
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 332 mm
Bell diameter: 114 mm
Bore (second valve slide):12.0 mm
Bell diameter: 114 mm
Bore (second valve slide):12.0 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
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. 39.
Object number: 01819