c. 1900 J. W. Pepper Cornet GL-048_A2-08

Jul 21

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: J. W. Pepper

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1900

Geography: Distributed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois, United States, but likely imported from France.

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 9081

Accession Number: GL-048_A2-08

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Key: C

Pitch: TBD

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: Post-manufacture

Engraving: Bell engraved with “J. W. PEPPER / IMPORTER / PHILADELPHIA / AND / Chicago. / No. 9081”. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

A “stencil” horn from France, likely made by Gautrot.
“16” stamped on the mouthpiece receiver and an illegible marking (possibly “S” or “8”).
Removable lead pipe (shank)

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Zoe Larson

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