Title: Euphonium

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder Solo (to be confirmed)

Date: c. 1886

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 11056

Accession Number: GL-324_A9-10

Provenance: TBD

Description

Key: E-flat

Pitch: High/Low

Bell Orientation: Bell Up

Finish: Silver-plated

Lacquer: No

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

Mouthpiece: No

Accessories: Pigtail

Case: No

Notes:

Three top-action piston valves, plus one compensating valve on the side.
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.