Up for sale is a genuine C.G. Conn Conqueror cornet, made in Elkhart, Indiana, serial number 109438, dating to approximately 1908. The Conqueror was Conn’s top professional-level model during the golden age of American band music and is a highly desirable example of early 20th-century American brass craftsmanship.
This cornet features the impressive workmanship and ornate styling associated with Conn’s premium instruments of the period.
Overall, this is a very nice antique cornet with honest age and use appropriate for an instrument over 115 years old. The silver-plated finish shows areas of patina, tarnish, and normal age-related wear. The instrument has not been polished, allowing the original aged appearance to remain.
There are small dings, dents, scratches, and other minor cosmetic imperfections throughout, consistent with its age and previous use. The engraving remains attractive and well defined. Please review all photographs carefully for the best representation of the cosmetic condition.
The valves are free and functioning, and all slides pull freely. The cornet has been play-tested and does play. No recent professional overhaul or restoration has been performed, and service history is unknown. As with any antique brass instrument of this age, a professional cleaning, inspection, and adjustment may be advisable depending on the buyer's intended use.
The original green velvet hard case is included. The case also shows age and wear consistent with its vintage.
This is a genuine antique Conn Conqueror and would make an excellent addition to a collection of historic American band instruments, or a fascinating instrument for a player interested in early Conn craftsmanship.
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