c. 1890 Conn Wonder Double Bell Euphonium GL-110_A9-04

May 20

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Double Bell Euphonium

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder

Date: c. 1890

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

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 32180

Accession Number: GL-110_A9-04

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: High

Bell Orientation: Bell Up (smaller bell is front-facing)

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: Yes

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

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Three top-action piston valves and two front-action piston valves on the side.
The top three valves are stamped “1”, “2”, and “3”. The second valve is stamped “PAT. JUNE 1. 1886”. The side valves are unmarked.
The smaller bell is detachable.
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
Two water keys
Replacement fourth valve finger button. The smaller bell is possibly a replacement.