1905 Conn Wonder Boehm System Flute with C Foot GL-155_A13-21

Title: Wonder Boehm System Flute with C Foot

Maker: C. G. Conn

Date: 1905

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Metal, ebonite

Keys: Modern / Boehm 1847 system with offset G

Serial Number: 10216

Accession Number: GL-155_A13-21

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Notes:

• Two sections, no separate foot joint, ebonite head joint with embouchure plate, metal bore, oval embouchure.

• Stamped MADE BY / C.G. CONN / ELKHART / IND. and UNION / MRBR / B&SW / LABEL on middle joint. Serial number engraved under G-sharp. “H” engraved on rib. Heavily faded gold embossed eagle trademark on head joint.

• Boehm system, gold-plated plateau keys, post and rod on ribs, ebonite crutches (thumb missing).

• An example of the “Conn Wonder Flute.” This exact finish is not found in either 1904 or 1906 catalogues (1905 catalogue is unavailable), suggesting a possible custom order; similar configurations listed between $70 and $100.

• Original condition.

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