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I have a Conn cornet labeled Elkhart Ind and Worcester MA. S/n 29917, Pat. June 15, 1886. What can you tell me about this horn? Were they made in various keys? Where was this one probably made and about when? thank you.
Your horn was made in 1895. At that time Conn was making horn both at his plant in Elhart and also in the old Fiske plant in Worcester.
The patent is for the valves he used in his Wonder model.
The horns of that vintage were in high pitch or low pitch and some could play in both.
Additional there was an Eb cornet and some of the 'Bb' cornets could also play in C and A.
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