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Cornet, E-flat

Cornet, E-flat

Date: 1857-1868 ca.
Place Made:Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Serial No: none
SignedEngraved in zigzag-line style on the garland: J. BAUER & CO. CHICAGO.
Markingsnone
DescriptionBrass body with German-silver fittings; single coil at leadpipe, main body in one loop.
Telescopic main tuning slide at leadpipe with screw adjustment similar to those found in Eb keyed bugles.
Tab seam at bell.
German-silver garland without decoration
Saxon rim with iron wire insert

Three top-action string-operated rotary valves with stop arm and horseshoe stop; spiral-spring return.

Lyre holder at bell
DimensionsHeight: 231 mm
Bell diameter: 107 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 05030