c. 1900-1905 J. W. York and Sons Weldon Model Rotor Style Cornet GL-226_A2-18

Title: Cornet

Maker: J. W. York & Sons

Model: Weldon Model Rotor Style

Date: c. 1900-1905

Geography: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 1936

Accession Number: GL-226_A2-18

Provenance: Unknown gift

Description

Key: B-flat, A

Pitch: High (likely)

Finish: Silver-plated, gold wash bell

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “WELDON MODEL / Made by / J. W. York & Sons / Grand Rapids / Mich.” inside a circular band, surrounded by filigree style decoration.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

• The Weldon Model is named after Alfred F. Weldon (1862-1914). Weldon was a well-known cornet soloist and teacher in Chicago, Illinois.

• Includes a rotor on a slide instead of having another slide.

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

• Wishbone water keys

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