1935 Olds Military model Bb cornet SOLD

1935 Olds Military model Bb cornet

SOLD

This is an Olds Military model cornet with a hand hammered bell and an LM bore in excellent original condition.  The lacquer appears to be darkened original lacquer and all parts are original to the cornet.  All slides and valves operate smoothly and valve compression is  excellent.  There are no dents, damage or signs of repair.  Wear to the original lacquer is minimal.  This cornet is in fantastic condition and it is hard to believe that it is 90 years old.

This cornet was acquired from the family of the original owner a few years ago.    We were told that it spent most of its life in the case which is consistent with the condition.

Of note, this cornet uses a traditional shank cornet mouthpiece.  The original mouthpiece is include, but any standard cornet mouthpiece can be used with this cornet.   .

The Olds Military trumpet and cornet models first appear in a catalog that is estimated to have been published in 1933.  There are several Military trumpets that appear in the Olds Register in the 800 to 1400 serial number range, but the first Military cornet recorded is serial number 1506 in 1934.  This cornet was made the following year. 

 The Military cornet has a unique wrap from other Olds cornets and is a rare Olds model with a "reversed" construction tuning slide.  This model has a main and secondary tuning slide.  There is no adjustment on the third valve slide, but there is an underslung push rod on the secondary tuning slide which allows for tuning adjustment on any note.  While it could be ordered with a standard bell, the hand hammered bell is most closely associated with the Military model.

Comes with the original case showing minimal wear and the original lyre.  As noted above, the original mouthpiece is included as well as the original Guarantee card.  

FEATURES:

Nickel plated trim and brass lacquer finish

Hand Hammered Bell

Nickel plated valves 

Bore: .453 LM  Bore

Reversed tuning slide

Matching serial numbers on all valve pistons, spring barrels,  valve stems, top and bottom caps.

Underslung push rod 

New springs, felts and corks

Double  Pin Brass Valve Guides

Trombone style lever water key on three slides.