c. 1875 Henry Pourcelle Short Cornet GL-044_A2-04

cornet

Jul 17

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: Henry Pourcelle

Model: Short

Date: c. 1875

Geography: Paris, France

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-044_A2-04

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Key: E-flat

Pitch: TBD

Finish: Brass

Lacquer: Modern

Engraving: Bell engraved with “Henry Pourcelle / Paris” (cursive). No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: Yes, removable

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Henry Pourcelle instruments were imported from Paris to the United States in the last quarter of the 19th century.
Second casing stamped with “B”.
One shank
Metal valve caps
Nipples on underside of valves.
One water key, replaced with Conn water key.

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Zoe Larson

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