1907 Conn Perfected Wonder Cornet GL-021_A1-21

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Perfected Wonder

Date: 1907

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 103090

Accession Number: GL-021_A1-21

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: TBD

Pitch: TBD

Finish: Gold-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “PERFECTED / WONDER / C. G. CONN / MAKER / ELKHART, / IND.” surrounded by intricate floral decoration.

Mouthpiece: TBD

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• Second valve case stamped with “M” (for medium bore), “OUR LABEL / shield icon (with illegible letters) / FACTORY 34”, and “PAT. APRIL / 2.1907”.

• Includes a “quick change to A” mechanism—an unusual design feature with fine tuning slide parts.

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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