1885 Conn Parlor Cornet GL-012_A1-12

cornet

Jul 15

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Parlor / Pocket

Date: 1885

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 10551

Accession Number: GL-012_A1-12

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: Satin silver, gold wash in bell (may be gold lacquer)

Lacquer: Pitted lacquer

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART / IND.” surrounded by standard decoration.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Shank not original
Single water key
Metal valve caps
Parlor or pocket cornets are cornets that have their tubing tightly wrapped for a more compacted design. In the C. G. Conn “12th Edition Catalogue” c. 1888, the Parlor Cornet is advertised as, “For the use of Tourists, Ladies, and Musicians who do not desire a heavy, large instrument. This cornet has a full, rich tone and is guaranteed to be perfect in every respect.”