Vienna Valve bell front alto
Very early example of a Vienna Valve bell front alto horn with one of the earliest examples of the drive mechanism sometimes called "klinker drucken" in German. Experimentation with various valve drive mechanisms was common at this period of early development both in the United States and Europe. In the U.S. ,Graves marketed the only known successful horn This horn was made in Germany or Austria circa 1830-1840 and still plays quite well for an instrument that is almost 180 years old. Last played by Robert Medley in the 1st Brigade Band in the late 1980s when the horn was 150 ...
Stoelze Valved Corneopian
A very important find at an auction in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. This Stoelzel Valve Corneopean was purchased in the early 1970s. Most interesting is that it included ALL of the crooks, the lyre, the original tarred coffin case, and a bubble glass painting of the musician who played this horn. Tarred instrument cases were common during the period this horn was made as it offered protection from rain . The horn was made in Ireland in the 1850s (Irish Harp engraving) and was imported to the United States in the 1850s by John Howard Foote. The horn was completely restored ...
Geo Cloos Crosby Fife, Rosewood
Rosewood Geo Cloos Fife with German silver tips. Fitted with a "cheater" or Fipple. Asking: $125.00 Contact Gordon here [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157616146520578"]
Eb Parson’s Cornet
SOLD This E Flat (Eb) Parsons Cornet is from my father's personal collection. He is an avid antique brass wind collector and longtime member of the First Brigade Band, Watertown, WI (The 1st Brigade Band is the oldest re-created Civil War brass band; playing original music from the band books of the period on original antique instruments). This cornet was last in service in 1985 when my father formed a small band for the Centennial Celebration of West Bend, WI. The cornet has not been used since. This cornet was made in the last quarter of the 19th Century. It is marked ...
Box Valve Cornet – For Sale
This box valve cornet is incomplete and possibly a pre-patent Quinby "style" cornet dating to circa 1870's. It's a three valve piston operated cornet top mounted valves. It is believed to one of only four known examples of this type of valve system. In addition to this instrument, there are only three others like this to exist. Two are in museums and the other one is in a private collection. We are considering serious offers on this extremely rare cornet. If interested, please submit your offer to Gordon via email gordonmedley (at) gmail dot com Alternatively, you ...
8 Key Bugle – New Classified
Keyed bugle, 8 keys. Fully restored with tuning bits for both a keyed bugle mouthpiece shank, as well as a cornet mouthpiece shank. Plays in high pitch Bb. Bugle does not have a makers name. Plays very well. Copper body with brass garland and keys. $3500 Buyer pays shipping. Contact Steve at nevetsdraw@cox.net. [flickr-gallery mode="photoset" photoset="72157616133788656"]
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Vienna Valve bell front altoVery early example of a Vienna Valve bell front alto horn with one of the earliest...
Stoelze Valved CorneopianA very important find at an auction in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. This Stoelzel Valve...
Geo Cloos Crosby Fife, RosewoodRosewood Geo Cloos Fife with German silver tips. Fitted with a “cheater”...
Eb Parson’s CornetSOLD This E Flat (Eb) Parsons Cornet is from my father’s personal collection. ...
Box Valve Cornet – For SaleThis box valve cornet is incomplete and possibly a pre-patent Quinby “style”...
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