1871 Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory Cornet GL-043_A2-03

Title: Cornet

Maker: Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory

Model: N/A

Date: 1871

Geography: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Material: Nickel

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-043_A2-03

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: E-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: Solid nickel

Lacquer: Likely

Engraving: Presentation model. Engraved bell with “Presented / to / Ja.’s K. Gore, / by the members of the / Silver Cornet Band / Elkhart, Ind. April 26th / 1871 / Made by the / BOSTON / Musical Inst / Manufy.” surrounded by grape vines.

Mouthpiece: TBD

Accessories: TBD

Case: No

Notes:

• Uses rotary valves instead of piston valves.

• Valve numbers “16,” “17,” and “18” engraved.

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