Description
This C.G. Conn Victor New Wonder silver cornet is in excellent condition. It has 90%+ of the original silver plating with 95%+ of the gold wash bell remaining. The horn has some light player wear over the entire horn. The braces for the stopper rod on the main tuning slide show signs of re-soldering as well as the main tuning slide water key hole. Please see pictures for details. The serial number is “182511” which makes this a 1921 vintage horn. Please note the micro-tuning mechanism or opera glass tuning device just forward of the first valve and the “mechanism” attached to the first and third slides. This automatically adjusts all slides when the main tuning slide is pulled out to A. There is a patented Victor style tuning mechanism on the main tuning slide. Below the serial number on the second valve casing the word “Patented” is engraved with a star above the serial number. Engraving on the bell with flowers and leaves entwining around it is circle where the words “Victor New Wonder C.G. Conn LTD Elkhart Ind.”. It comes in the original C.G. Conn case which is still in good condition. It also comes with the original “Conn Model” gold plated mouthpiece. The cornet also comes with additional set of tuning slides. This cornet plays wonderfully from top to bottom! It has a beautiful pure tone that has a great resonance to it. The valves have really good action. The instrument feels good in your hands and you can push it to the limits dynamically without losing your quality of sound. This is a really wonderful 100 year old horn!
Additional Information:
Instrument Condition: The overall physical condition of this used instrument is excellent.
Playing Condition: This instrument is currently in excellent playing condition.
The Finish:
It has approximately 90%+ of the silver finish.
It has approximately 95%+ of the gold wash bell.
Player Wear: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Valve Condition: All the valves are in good working condition and all of the tuning slides are loose.
Lead Pipe Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
Back Bell Bow Condition: Very light general wear (minor if any surface imperfections).
The Bell: No dents or evidence of bell edge damage.
Bell Diameter Approximately: 4 5/8 inches.
Bore Size: .484″
The Mouthpiece: The original Conn Model gold plated mouthpiece is included. There is some damage to the bottom of the shank.
The Stand: If pictured, not included.
The Case: Good used condition (general wear with some edge wear and visible surface scratches).
Engraving: Victor New Wonder C.G. Conn LTD Elkhart Ind. (on the bell) Patented (below the serial number) * (above the serial number).
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