1877 Conn and Dupont Clear Bore Vocal Cornet GL-028_A1-28

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn and Dupont

Model: Clear Bore Vocal

Date: 1877

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 886

Accession Number: GL-028_A1-28

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: A, C, B-flat (short shank for B-flat is missing)

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: TBD

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / CONN & DUPONT / 886 / ELKHART / IND” inside a circle, surrounded by intricate filigree-style decoration. Inscribed “Pat. Jan. 22. 1878” in cursive above circle.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: TBD

Case: No

Notes:

• Shank is not original to the horn.

• Tiny bore

• Missing one knob

• Replaced water key

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