1922 Frank Holton and Co. Holton-Clarke Long Model Cornet GL-281_A2-35

Title: Cornet

Maker: Frank Holton & Co.

Model: Holton-Clarke Long Model

Date: 1922

Geography: Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 60445

Accession Number: GL-281_A2-35

Provenance: Gift of Kathy Hess, 2018

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High/Low

Finish: Gold-plated (likely)

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Elaborate floral decoration along the whole length of the instrument and inside the bell near the rim. Flying among the flowers are two butterflies and one bird. Engraved with “HOLTON - CLARKE / MODEL” in a banner and “MADE BY / Frank Holton & Co. (cursive) / ELKHORN / WIS.” below in a circle.

Mouthpiece: Modern 3C “DENIS WICK. LONDON” mouthpiece

Accessories: Possibly missing a slide.

Case: Original hard case

Notes:

• This cornet model was named after Herbert L. Clarke, a famous American musician and cornet soloist during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

• Second valve case stamped with “H-C / FRANK HOLTON & CO. / ELKHORN, WIS.”

• Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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