1929 Conn Victor 80A Cornet GL-221_A1-41

Title: Cornet

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Victor 80A

Date: 1929

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 265366

Accession Number: GL-221_A1-41

Provenance: Donated by Interlochen Center for the Arts saxophone instructor William Sears. This horn was a birthday gift to his father in 1932.

Description

Key: A, B-flat

Pitch: Low

Finish: Silver, with possible gold wash in bell

Lacquer: Possible gold lacquer

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE - BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART - IND. / U.S.A.” surrounded by filigree-style decoration.

Mouthpiece: Conn Wonder mouthpiece

Accessories: No

Case: Yes

Notes:

• Missing rods for “quick change to A” mechanism.

• “Opera glass” micro-tuning mechanism.

• Mother-of-pearl on bottom of valves.

• Second valve case stamped “PATENTED”.

• Large bore

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