c. 1880 Conn Four-in-One Cornet GL-027_A1-27

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Four-in-One

Date: c. 1880

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 2406

Accession Number: GL-027_A1-27

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: C (The Four-in-One model was designed to be playable in four keys—E-flat, C, B-flat, A—but the parts for E-flat, B-flat, and A are missing.)

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: TBD

Engraving: Engraved bell with elaborate design. Includes “MADE BY / C G CONN / ELKHART / IND” and a prominent “G” indicating work by James H. Gardner (Conn master engraver).

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: TBD

Case: No

Notes:

• Pigtail on crook marked “C”.

• Engraved with “Pat. Jan. 22. 1878.” near bell rim.

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