Cornet, B-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Date1914-1915 ca.
Place MadeBoston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
ModelNe Plus Ultra
Serial No.20387
SignedEngraved on bell: 1 [surrounded by three five-pointed stars] / NE PLUS ULTRA / Made / by the / BOSTON / Musical Instrument / COMPANYMarkingsEngraved 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
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 332 mm
Bell diameter: 114 mm
Bore (second valve slide):12.0 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. 39.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01819
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