c. 1860 Unknown Over-the-Shoulder Rotary Valve Cornet GL-107_A8-07

Written By Zoe Larson
 
 


Title: Over-the-Shoulder Cornet

Maker: Unknown

Model: N/A

Date: c. 1860 (to be confirmed)

Geography: Unknown

Material: Brass

Serial Number: N/A

Accession Number: GL-107_A8-07

Provenance: Unknown

Description

Key: B-flat, Soprano

Pitch: TBD

Finish: Brass, polished

Lacquer: Yes

Engraving: None

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

  • Three top-action string-operated rotary valves. The stops that limit the rotary action are on the inside of the valve casings, so you don’t see exposed corks and stop arms that are usually on rotary valves.

  • “XVII” marked under two of the levers.

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

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