c. 1899 Conn Wonder Cornet GL-007_A1-07

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder

Date: c. 1899

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

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 53677

Accession Number: GL-007_A1-07

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: Silver plate, gold wash inside bell

Lacquer: TBD

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART, IND. / & / WORCESTER / MASS” surrounded by floral and leaf decoration.

Mouthpiece: Conn “Liberati Model” mouthpiece attached.

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• The model originally came with an “A” shank in addition to the “B-flat” shank, but there is no “A” shank with this instrument.

• Second valve case stamped with “1” (indicating bore size) and “PAT. JUNE / 15.1886”.

• There is no adjustable screw/slide for tuning, instead the cornet has push tuner buttons. The instrument can be tuned by pushing the buttons with the thumb and middle finger while playing, which alters the slide.

• Wishbone water keys

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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