This marching mellophonium would be a nice edition to your band or marching band. Collection title Maxine Sullivan Collection Classification Musical Instruments Type musical instruments cornets (aerophones) Topic Jazz (Music) Credit Line Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Object number 2013.46.29.1. Olds Ambassador Marching Mellophonium707333. The mouthpiece of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1b) as a conical backbore and appears to be silver plated. The finger ring for the pinky of the right hand is silver. The number is inscribed on the second valve. Ambassador quoted from the 1962 Olds catalog: Lightning-fast valve action, medium large bore, polished brass reinforced with nickel-silver, third valve. The cornet has inscribed at the base of the bell. Olds & Son Trumpets and Cornets This guide contains photos from my collection, advertising, and the websites of some resellers, which detail the trumpets of the F.E. The ambassador model is manufactured by F. The body of the cornet (2013.46.29.1.1a) is brass with a straight bell and three (3) valves with green felt pads. (2.7 × 2.7 × 7 cm) Description A brass cornet made by Olds Ambassador and owned by Maxine Sullivan. The Olds Ambassador model was played by several big name musicians according to many internet sources. more Made ODR/ also has a six digit serial number marked on the instrument. Also comes with a silver mouthpiece thats also original to the cornet marked GFT 7FM.5C. Please feel free to e-mail us with your questions or concerns. The silver Cornet has Rosehill Instruments marked on the lower horn section of the Cornet. Olds, American Owned by Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987 Date 1977 Medium 2013.46.29.1.1a: brass (alloy) with felt 2013.46.29.1.1b: metal Dimensions H x W x D (Trumpet): 7 × 5 1/4 × 15 in. It plays very Well This horn would be perfect for an advanced player that has the need of a pro cornet.

Olds ambassador cornet silver horn