Cornet in B-flat

Charles Pace (English, 1830–1883)

about 1840

Object Place: London, England

Medium/Technique Brass, nickel silver

Dimensions Length 30.5 cm (12 in.)

Credit Line Frederick Brown Fund

Accession Number1986.92

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionSoprano in B-flat. Brass with nickel silver trim. Three Stözel valves and one McFarlane key. Non-original tuning shank and mouthpiece.

InscriptionsStamped on bell garland: IMPROVED / & MADE BY / CHAS PACE. / 49 KING ST / WESTMINSTER

Provenance1986, sold by Vera Gropper, West Somerville, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 26, 1986)