Cornet, E-flat, high pitch
Distributor
Lyon & Healy
Date1896 ca.
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Place MadeSaxony, Germany, Europe
ModelSilver Piston, No. 401
Serial No.771
SignedEngraved on bell: Lyon & Healy / SILVER PISTON / CHICAGO.MarkingsStamped on valve casings, respectively: 109 110 111
Stamped on bell: No / 771
DescriptionNickel-plated brass body
Originally with telescopic tunig slide at leadpipe (now lost)
French rim with iron wire insert
Single water key at first bow
Three top-sprung Périnet valves, spring outside stem, one key on piston, fitting in groove inside valve casing
DimensionsHeight: 306 mm
Bell diameter: 111 mm
Bore (second valve slide): 10.59 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04500
On View
Not on viewPan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1925-1940 ca.