söndag 11 februari 2018
An old Ess-cornet or maybe an E-cornet?
Hi Rolf,
Thanks for sending this photo. I assume that your grandfather (and great-grandfather?) played this cornet in Sweden. It is very typical of this model Eb cornet, except that the third valve crook has been extended from 1 1/2 step to 2 steps, as was preferred in Sweden.
Do you have any information about when this was imported: when new or later? It was likely made in the 1870s, but could be as late as the mid-1880s.
I can't give you an accurate value, but likely between $1000 and $2000 in the US in that condition. It certainly has much more family and historical value as a rare import to Sweden.
Sincerely,
Robb Stewart Brass Instruments
www.robbstewart.com
626-447-1904
140 E. Santa Clara St. #18
Arcadia, CA 91006
Here is the other side of the cornet:
Would you sell that?
SvaraRaderaI don´t think so. Why are you asking? Do you know anything about this instrument or about the value?
SvaraRaderaLovely Horn? Could you tell me more about the original owner?
SvaraRadera