Cornet, C, B-flat, A
Distributor
J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Company
Date1924-1930 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedKansas City, Missouri, United States, North America
ModelJenkins Special
Serial No.A16040
SignedEngraved on bell in zigzag-line style: THE / JENKINS / SPECIAL / MADE IN U.S.A. / FULLY WARRANTEDMarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 1 2 3
Stamped on second valve casing: A16040
DescriptionSilver-plated brass body, satin finish
Fixed leadipe, modification of the usual s-shaped form with the main tuning slide at the second bow and the push-rod-activated, quick-change to A (pushrod missing) on the third bow; quick-change with removable double slide either for C (when removed) or B-fat (when inserted).
Main tubing enters the third valve and exits the first.
Single water key at first bow.
French rim.
Three top-sprung Périnet valves, spring outside stem, alignment by lug on piston fitting in groove of valve casing; touchpieces with mother-of-pearl inlay.
This cornet matches the Jenkins Special Vocal Cornet No. 803 as offered in a J. W. Jenkins catalog (1924). However, since Jenkins was merely a dealer, it is more likely that this is a stencil of the 73A International Model from Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, which is also featured in a ca. 1924 catalog. Pan-American collaborated with J. W. Jenkins at least since 1926.
DimensionsHeight (without mouthpiece): 357 mm
Bell diameter: 110 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 10.6 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01656
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1927-1928 ca.
