Cornet, B-flat, A
Date1875-1880 ca.
Place MadeBoston, Massachusetts, United States, North America
ModelNe Plus Ultra
Serial No.none
SignedEngraved on bell: [five-pointed star] / “NE PLUS ULTRA” / Made by / -The- / BOSTON / Musical Instrument / Manuf’yMarkingsEngraved on a plate soldered across the valve tubing, likely an owner's initials: J. N. W.
Stamped on valve parts, respectively: 16 17 18
DescriptionThis cornet is the only known surviving example of the one-star "Ne Plus Ultra" model, the earliest of the models with this name. The Initials, "J. N. W." are engraved on the plate soldered across the valve tubing.
Nickel-silver (German-silver).
Short leadpipe to accommodate shanks and crooks.
Main tuning slide at narrow second bow
Three top-action string-operated rotary valves; double-cork with two stop pins.
DimensionsHeight: 318 mm
Bell diameter: 117 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 12.35 mm (0.487'')
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02763
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