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Year of manufacture of Old Brass Instruments
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 12:48 pm
by Philip Sciortino
Asking about the date of manufacture of this Coronet Conn Wonder model. There is a PAT number on one of the valves i.e PAT 15 JUNE 1886. Is that a year of manufacture or a patient number? Any historical notes are most welcome. Also reference website, literature etc etc
Re: Year of manufacture of Old Brass Instruments
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 1:00 pm
by arpthark
No serial?
Looks like it's set up for Bb and A tuning bits. I associate that engraving with the early 1900s-1910s. Hornucopia says Bb/A "Wonder" cornets were made between 1886 and 1905. No mention of Worcester on the engraving so probably post-1890s.
Re: Year of manufacture of Old Brass Instruments
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 10:25 am
by windshieldbug
Serial number would help.
I've recorded "The Wonder" cornets from 1887-1908.
Re: Year of manufacture of Old Brass Instruments
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:05 pm
by Robson
Re: Year of manufacture of Old Brass Instruments
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:06 pm
by Schlitzz
Aren’t we all glad that Wonder doesn’t have a cereal product?