c. 1870s John Howard Foote Over-the-Shoulder Rotary Valve Cornet GL-104_A8-03

Written By Zoe Larson
 
 


Title: Over-the-Shoulder Cornet

Maker: John Howard Foote

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1870s

Geography: Distributed in New York, New York, and Chicago, Illinois, United States, but likely imported from Germany.

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-104_A8-03

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat, Soprano

Pitch: High (likely)

Finish: Silver-plated (may not be original)

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: Oval medallion on bell stamped with “J. / H. [lyre] F. / NY&C”. No decorative engraving.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

  • John Howard Foote (1833-1896) was a musical instrument dealer with shops in New York City and Chicago.

  • Three top-action string-operated rotary valves, with replacement retaining screws.

  • Two curlicue braces.

  • Too fragile for use due to metal decay.

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

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