Cornett. Nominal pitch: 2¾-ft G.

C.W. Monk

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Instrument

Cornett ; Cornett/Cornetts/Wind/Musical Instrument

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

C.W. Monk

Place Made

Farnham ; England ; United Kingdom ; Europe

Date Made

Circa 1969

Description

Overall size: length 587 without mouthpiece. Bore: bell 26.4. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 9.2 7.8. Technical description: Epoxy resin. 7 finger holes; all holes appear to have been re positioned at some time, previously about 10mm further from mouthpiece end. Inscribed "C.W. MONK / PROV PAT NO 11418 68" with cruciform indent maker's mark. Fitted wooden case with canvas covering, by C.W. Monk. Chip out of near end. Mouthpieces fit loosely. General literature references: Patent for resin cornett of 8.3.68. Purchased by lender with and supplied by manufacturer with mouthpieces (625) and (626); mouthpiece (826) made for this instrument; mouthpiece (3202) subsequently purchased by lender for use with this instrument.

Notes

Arnold Myers; R. Parks 2.11.91.

Measurements

length 587 without mouthpiece.

Provenance

on loan to the Collection.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

0192