c. 1860 John F. Stratton Side Action Rotary Valve Cornet GL-053_A2-13

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Title: Cornet

Maker: John F. Stratton

Model: Side Action Rotary Valve

Date: c. 1860 (to be confirmed)

Geography: New York, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-053_A2-13

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High

Finish: TBD

Lacquer: Modern, some deterioration

Engraving: Engraved bell with “John F. / Stratton / New York” inside shield. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: TBD

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

  • Three side action rotary valves with strings.

  • Ring pulls on first and second valves.

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