Piccolo flute, D-flat, high pitch / low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn
Date1907 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelWonder Metal Piccolo with Ebonite Head Joint
Serial No.12459
SignedEngraved on body below socket: MADE BY / C.G. CONN / ELKHART / -IND- / [text deliberately removed; remnants suggest “U.S.Q.M.C.” like other known examples]MarkingsStamped on body above signature: 12459
Stamped on backside of G-sharp key: 12459 / Y
Handwritten on high pitch head joint: L
DescriptionEbonite and metal-lined head joint, with alternate ebonite head joint. Nickel-plated ebonite body. Silver-plated, Boehm system keywork.
DimensionsOverall length: high pitch 298 mm; low pitch 301 mm
Sounding length: high pitch 244 mm; low pitch 248 mm
Embouchure:
High pitch head joint: 10.6 x 8.9 mm
low pitch head joint: 10.8 x 9.2 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number05349
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