1930 Conn Victor 6A Cornet GL-022_A1-22

cornet

Jul 16

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Victor 6A

Date: 1930

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 277789

Accession Number: GL-022_A1-22

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: Low

Finish: Gold-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Detailed engraving, including a central oval panel featuring a lake and mountain scene with two canoes, flying birds, and a small cottage. Below is a circle and banner engraved with “MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART, IND. / U.S.A”. The horn is covered in floral decorations and has a geometric band near the bell rim.

Mouthpiece: Not original

Accessories: No

Case: TBD

Notes:

Owned and played by the legendary virtuoso Ernest Pechin, soloist with Sousa Band.
Featured in “Elkhart's Brass Roots” exhibition of 1994 (item #31).
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
“Opera glass” micro-tuning mechanism
Small bore
Second valve case stamped “PATENTED”.