authentic 19th-century French brass cornet by Hilleron, engraved “Hilleron – Paris” on the bell. This antique cornet à pistons dates to the late 1800s and is accompanied by its original wooden case, lyre music holder, and two original tuning slides / crooks.

French cornets from this period were widely used in military, civic, and salon bands and are now highly sought after for historical collecting and decorative display.

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📜 Maker & Origin

• Maker: Hilleron

• City: Paris, France

• Era: Circa 1870–1890

• Bell Engraving: “Hilleron – Paris”

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🎶 Instrument Details

• Type: Cornet à Pistons (cornet, not trumpet)

• Material: Brass

• Valves: 3 piston valves

• Wrap: Traditional shepherd’s crook cornet design

• Bell: Fixed bell

• Included Accessories:

  • Original lyre music holder

  • Two original tuning slides / crooks

  • Original wooden case with red fabric interior 

🚫 Mouthpiece is NOT included

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📦 Case

• Original black-painted wooden case

• Red fabric-lined interior with compartments

• Wear to exterior and interior Very rough shape inside

• structurally sound

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⚠️ Condition – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This instrument is being sold AS IS as a collectible / restoration / display piece.

• Dents present on one part of the tubing and bell

• NO mouthpiece included

• Untested for playability

• Valves appear intact but may require service

• Heavy original patina, oxidation, and verdigris present

• No polishing performed; patina left intact

• Wear, dents, and surface corrosion are consistent with a 19th-century antique instrument

This cornet should not be assumed playable without professional restoration.