Tomschik & Sons B-Flat Cornet: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

This cornet was made by Martin P. Tomchik & Sons in Brunn, Austria around 1867 to 1884. It is a B-flat/A cornet made of highly engraved silver plated brass and has 3 Périnet piston valves. This cornet is inscribed:

M.P. TOMSCHIK & SONs BRUNN-AUSTRIA MANUFACTURY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Materials, dates and provenance

• date made: 1867 - 1884
• Object Name: cornet
• Physical Description: brass (overall material)
• Physical Description: silver (overall material)
• Measurements: overall: 12 7/8 in x 6 7/8 in x 4 3/4 in; 32.7025 cm x 17.4625 cm x 12.065 cm
• Measurements: overall: 12 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in; 31.75 cm x 12.065 cm x 16.51 cm
• place made: Austria: Steiermark, Brunn
• ID Number: MI.093523
• accession number: 16722
• catalog number: 93523
• Credit Line: Gift of M. P. Tomschik and Sons
• Data Source: National Museum of American History

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