J.W. York & Sons cornet, made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Serial #38223 dates this to approximately 1913-1914, based on published York serial number records.

Condition/Service:

• Chemically cleaned, oiled, and greased

• All three valves move freely

• All slides free and moving

• Plays very well

• Minor cosmetic dings throughout (normal for a 110+ year old horn), no major dents

• Original engraved bell, “Made by J.W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mich.”

Included:

• Original hard case (vintage leather handle shows wear, one interior corner has an old velvet patch repair — case is functional and horn sits securely)

• Mouthpiece

A great player-grade piece of early American brass history — solid tone, honest wear, ready to play as-is.