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 years old. This horn would make an interesting and important addition to any collection.

Now accepting serious offers on this horn.  Contact us here

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 and is in beautiful playing condition. It will be a significant addition to any collection, private or museum.

All crooks, the case, and the painting are included in the sale of this horn.

Accepting serious offers.  Get a hold of us on our contact page, here.

Geo Cloos Crosby Fife, Rosewood

Rosewood Geo Cloos Fife with German silver tips.  Fitted with a “cheater” or Fipple.

Asking:  $125.00

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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 Charles H Parsons New York. Parsons was a Dealer, not a maker of instruments in the last part of the 19th & first part of the 20th Century.
The cornet is in original condition including the mouthpiece and is an excellent working example of the type of instrument a solo E flat cornetest would use in a typical town band of that time.

The horn is silver plated brass and in addition to being in excellent original condition, is an excellent player. It would be a fine instrument to acquire for a solo cornetest or someone interested in re-creating a town band of the 1875-1900 for reenactment purposes. It would also be a nice addition to an existing collection.

Price: $650.00 USD.  Buyer pays shipping and insurance costs at actual price.  If interested, contact Gordon here

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 can reach us on our Contact page.

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.