c. 1875 Peters and Bro. Over-the-Shoulder Rotary Valve Cornet GL-103_A8-02

Title: Over-the-Shoulder Cornet

Maker: Peters & Bro. (Likely a distributor company, rather than a maker.)

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1875

Geography: Distributed in the United States, but likely imported from Germany (to be confirmed).

Material: Solid nickel

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-103_A8-02

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: E-flat, Soprano

Pitch: High (likely)

Finish: Solid nickel

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Stamped “PETERS & BRO.” on bell. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• Three top-action string-operated rotary valves. Valves have replacement retaining screws.

• Two curlicue braces

• The horn has a tuning slide instead of adjustable tuning on the shank.

• The first and third valves are stamped “16” and “23” on the sides.

• This instrument has a wide bell and scholars might use the modern classification of “saxhorn”.

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