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Isaac Fiske Eb pushrod top actuated rotary valve cornet circa 1868
Estimated price for orientation: 3 699 $
Category: Cornets
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Bell Material: Brass MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Isaac Fiske Finish: Raw Brass UPC: Does not apply
Isaac Fiske is widely thought of as maker of the finest quality brass instruments in the US in the mid-19th century. He is best known today for his pushrod actuated rotary valves that he called "key pistons" which he patented in 1866 and applied to all sizes of his instruments. This is one of those instruments, but in a very rare configuration. Typically the spring tubes are above the valves, and on this cornet they are below the valves. The Bell says "Isaac Fiske MAKER Worcester Mass Pat Nov 12 1867". On the valve spring tube, it says Patent Oct 30 1866. The cornet is in very good condition. All slides pull as well as the tuning leadpipe. All valves turn, but the 2nd valve sticks. It has an older patch on the bottom branch, and another on the bell rim. It has some dents and dings as well but most are very minor and can be playes as is. It is made of raw brass.no case or mouthpiece.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Bell Material: | Brass |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Brand: | Isaac Fiske |
| Finish: | Raw Brass | UPC: | Does not apply |
Isaac Fiske is widely thought of as maker of the finest quality brass instruments in the US in the mid-19th century. He is best known today for his pushrod actuated rotary valves that he called "key pistons" which he patented in 1866 and applied to all sizes of his instruments. This is one of those instruments, but in a very rare configuration. Typically the spring tubes are above the valves, and on this cornet they are below the valves. The Bell says "Isaac Fiske MAKER Worcester Mass Pat Nov 12 1867". On the valve spring tube, it says Patent Oct 30 1866. The cornet is in very good condition. All slides pull as well as the tuning leadpipe. All valves turn, but the 2nd valve sticks. It has an older patch on the bottom branch, and another on the bell rim. It has some dents and dings as well but most are very minor and can be playes as is. It is made of raw brass.no case or mouthpiece.