Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: American Model

Date: c. 1906

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 98166

Accession Number: GL-112_A9-06

Provenance: Unknown

Key: B-flat

Pitch: Low

Bell Orientation: Bell Up

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

Engraving: Engraved bell with “MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART / IND.” inside a circle surrounded by filigree-style decoration.

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Three front-action piston valves
Stamp on the bell, directly below Conn’s engraving, reads “EXCHANGED FOR / NEW BUESCHER / ELKHART, IND. / 2163”.
Second valve case stamped with “S” and union label “OUR LABEL / shield icon with “M. P. B. / P. L. U.” / FACTORY 34”.
Mother-of-pearl valve caps
The original model of this instrument is categorized as a euphonium. However, manufacturers didn’t consistently define the difference between euphoniums and baritone horns, so this instrument can likely be considered either a euphonium or baritone horn.