c. 1906 Conn Wonder Parlor Cornet GL-015_A1-15

Jul 15

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder Parlor / Pocket

Date: c. 1906/1907

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 93012

Accession Number: GL-015_A1-15

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Key: C

Pitch: Low

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

Lacquer: Yes, chipped

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

Mouthpiece: Yes, but not original

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Second valve case stamped with “OUR LABEL / FACTORY 34”, a shield icon with “M.P.B. / P.L.U.” (letters are slightly illegible), and the letter “S”, indicating a small bore instrument.
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
Clamp-on “pinkie ring” has been installed post-manufacture.
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.”