1910 Conn Perfected Wonder Cornet GL-039_A1-39

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Perfected Wonder

Date: 1910

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 116271

Accession Number: GL-039_A1-39

Provenance: TBD

Description

Key: TBD

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: No

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

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: “Quick change to A” mechanism, which is not installed on horn and may be missing parts. Additional tuning slide. Valve casing cleaning rod.

Case: Yes, includes partial label on outside that reads “Owner: Dr. S. Lalgo__, Rooman, C.Z., 88-3260” (approximation, text is somewhat illegible).

Notes:

• Second valve case has “M” for medium bore and stamped with depiction of eagle with lyre, “TRADEMARK,” and “PAT. APRIL / 2.1907”.

• Crosshatch knurling on valve caps suggests that these were from Buescher during the Conn factory rebuild after their 1910 fire. Manufacturers often helped each other out with parts.

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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