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Cornet in B-flat
Isaac Fiske (American, 1820–1894)
about 1870
Object Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Length 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Foster Charitable Fund
Accession Number1991.14
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Musical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
DescriptionSoprano in B-flat. Copper body with nickel silver trim, valve assemblies and leadpipes. Three string-linkage rotary valves. Two separate leapipes are present, either of which can be joined to the instrument's tubing by one interchangable tuning slide. Missing mouthpiece and tuning shank.
InscriptionsEngraved on bell garland: Isaac Fiske, Maker. Worcester, Mass.
Provenance1991, sold by Lillian Caplin, The Center for Musical Antiquities, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 23, 1991)