Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2654 Location: Anacortes, WA
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:06 am Post subject:
Tuning bit indicates late 1800's or early 1900's. It's a short cornet for sure. The proximity of the end of the third tuning slide to the bell is another characteristic to note.
I've ruled out Boston, Conn and King cornets.
Oh, and I believe it is a Bb. _________________ Richard
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2654 Location: Anacortes, WA
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:19 am Post subject:
Take a look at all of these cornets and tell me what you think. Look at the angle of the third valve slide in Sudhalter's photo. Match that up with one of the photos and see.
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2654 Location: Anacortes, WA
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:28 am Post subject:
ProAm wrote:
His bio says that he was born in Boston. Don’t know if that would have any influence; for example, availability of an instrument.
If he was born in 1938, that cornet looks like it would have been an antique even when that photo was taken - 1950’s?
The combination of the tuning bit, odd angle of the third valve slide and the wishbone water key all says it was made in the late 1800's to early 1900's. I wish there was more information about him dealing with his music.
The series of photos I posted is for a Conn Wonder from that time period.
The other thing of note in the photo of him playing is how far the tuning bit extends back beyond the body of the horn.
Still a mystery. I keep looking. _________________ Richard
Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 125 Location: Oswego, IL
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2019 6:33 am Post subject:
Richard III wrote:
The other thing of note in the photo of him playing is how far the tuning bit extends back beyond the body of the horn.
I noticed that as well; could be playing an "A" bit. _________________ Kevin Mc
Strad 180s37 (07 'True Bach'), Schilke 18 or 18B4
anon OTS Bb Saxhorn, Berliner valves c. 1860
Eclipse cornet (Yellow, Bauerfeind) DW 4B Heritage
Cousnon clairon Bb
'60s Besson tenor horn DW 3
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 2654 Location: Anacortes, WA
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 12:19 pm Post subject:
I asked Robb Stewart what he thought it was. His first idea was an early Conn Wonder. I just bought one from 1887. Should be delivered in a few days. I'll report back when I have it in my hand. _________________ Richard
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