1891 Conn Wonder Cornet GL-006_A1-06

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder

Date: 1891

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana and Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 20146

Accession Number: GL-006_A1-06

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: E-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: Satin silver finish on bell rim, in very good condition. Gold wash on inside of bell.

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART, IND. / AND / WORCESTER, / MASS.” surrounded by floral and leaf decorations. Inscribed with “GEO. H. TAYLOR, BAKERSFIELD, CAL.” near bell rim.

Mouthpiece: TBD

Accessories: TBD

Case: TBD

Notes:

• The wind way is angled, which was unique to Conn.

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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

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