1912 J. W. York and Sons Perfec-Tone Cornet GL-277_A2-31

cornet

Jul 30

Written By Zoe Larson

Maker: J. W. York & Sons

Model: Perfec-Tone

Date: 1912

Geography: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 30197

Accession Number: GL-277_A2-31

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2018

Key: B-flat, A

Pitch: High/Low

Finish: Silver-plated, gold wash in bell

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “PERFEC-TONE / Made by / J.W. YORK / AND / SONS / Grand Rapids / Mich.” surrounded by filigree-style decoration.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: Possibly missing a short main slide.

Case: No

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Zoe Larson

1923 J. W. York and Sons Trumpet Model Cornet GL-278_A2-32