c. 1900 Conn American Model Euphonium GL-239_A9-08

Apr 10

Written By Zoe Larson

Title: Euphonium

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: American Model

Date: c. 1900

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 70230

Accession Number: GL-239_A9-08

Provenance: Unknown gift

Description

Key: B-flat

Pitch: TBD

Bell Orientation: Bell Up

Finish: Nickel-plated

Lacquer: No

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

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: No

Case: No

Notes:

Three front-action piston valves. Mother-of-pearl valve caps. One finger button missing.
One water key
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.