c. 1890 Conn New Wonder Alto Horn GL-093_A6-03

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Title: Alto Horn

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: New Wonder

Date: c. 1890

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana and Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 24492

Accession Number: GL-093_A6-03

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: E-flat

Pitch: High/Low (likely, although missing the slide for high pitch)

Bell Orientation: Bell Up

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: Possibly

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE / BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART, IND. / AND / WORCESTER, / MASS.” surrounded by a three-leaved plant pattern. Both the foliage and text are stippled.

Mouthpiece: TBD

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

  • Union stamp on mouthpiece receiver that reads, “UNION / shield icon with “M. P. B. / P. L. U.” / LABEL”.

  • Second valve case stamped with “PAT. JUNE / 15.1886”.

  • Mother-of-pearl valve caps

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