Cornet, disc valves, clapper key, case, Nominal pitch: B♭ etc.
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InstrumentCornopean |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerKohler |
Place MadeEurope ; England ; London ; United Kingdom |
DescriptionTechnical description: Brass. Windway runs mouthpiece receiver - main tuning-slide - 2 - 3 -1 - bell; main tuning-slide downward-pull in front of 3rd valve plate. With clapper key; with 3 bits for B♭, crooks for A, A♭, G, and F.The first leg of the main tuning-slide and both legs of the 1st and 2nd valve tuning-slides have fixed inner, moving outer slides. Keymount type: pillars, SATK. Keyhead type: flat, round. Valve type: 3 disc valves with flat plates, watch springs; push-rod action with short guide tubes. |
NotesArnold Myers, 5.11.11, 15.3.12. |
Measurements344; bell 126. |
ProvenanceGift of Susan Tomes, 2012. |
CollectionFrank Tomes Collection ; MIMEd |
Accession Number6107 |