Soprano cornet. Nominal pitch: E♭ / D.
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Alternative TitleSoprano cornet. |
InstrumentCornet |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoston Musical Instrument Manufactory |
Place MadeBoston ; North America ; United States of America |
Date MadePost 1869, probably c 1875 ; 1869-1902 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass. Tuning slide at mouthpipe controlled by screw adjuster, giving a maximum extension of 35mm. Bit for D. Fitting for music card holder on tapered peg, 4.3 - 3.0mm Valve type: 3 top-action rotary valves with cork buffers on rotor. |
Other InformationInscribed on bell "Made / by the / BOSTON / Musical Instrument / Manufy." Fitted wooden case, with brass plate inscribed "L.G. FOLSOM". |
NotesR. Parks, 31.5.97, 1.5.99; A. Myers, 5.2.00. |
Measurements334mm; bell 115mm. |
Provenanceex- Robert Sheldon collection. ; on loan to the Collection. ; Purchased by lender with, probably formerly used with and possibly supplied by manufacturer with mouthpiece (3709). |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3708 |