1889 Conn Wonder Cornet GL-001_A1-01

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder

Date: 1889

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 17733

Accession Number: GL-001_A1-01

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: TBD

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: Post-manufacture

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART, IND. / AND / WORCESTER, / MASS.” surrounded by leaf decorations.

Mouthpiece: Levy model mouthpiece (Jules Levy (Lee-vee) was a famous cornet player.)

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• Second valve case stamped with “PAT. JUNE / 15.1886”.

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