Vintage Olds Recording Cornet:
  Serial # 239126lacquer finish is mostly worn, and there is discoloration and blemishes - see photos; the bell engraving appears quite shallow, indictating that the bell (at least) was relacquered at some point;body is in excellent condition, with only some very mild dings in the bell-crook; there is no clear sign of any dent removal; it appears as though the bell has been resoldered on to all the braces (see photos), but there is no sign that the bell itself was ever damaged or dented at all;valves are in very good condition; all slides move well, and all valve caps, tops and bottoms, thread on and off just fine;the lyre holder is missing from off of the third-valve slide (see photos);due to disuse, some cleaning and polishing may be needed;original case is in very good shape, though there is minor wear and there are exterior scuffs and blemishes.no mthpc.S