Pre-1900 Henry Lehnert Side Action Rotary Valve Cornet GL-051_A2-11

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Title: Cornet

Maker: Henry Lehnert

Model: Side Action Rotary Valve

Date: Pre-1900

Geography: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-051_A2-11

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: E-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: Yes, starting to craze

Engraving: Engraved bell with “LEHNERT / PHILA.” written in a circle. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

  • Side action rotary valve.

  • Screw-type tuner on lead pipe.

  • Likely a pocket model.

  • Engraved with “2” and dots on the retainer rings.

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