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C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet
C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet
C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet
C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet
C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet
C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet

C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York Cornet

$ 95.04

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Bore: .460
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Model: Special Grade
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: C. Bruno & Sons
  • Appearance: Good
  • Finish: Nickel-Plated
  • Condition: Vintage nickelplated shepherd's crook cornet. Circa 1900. All slides move freely. The leadpipe has a couple of dings and there is a missing pull tab o the second slide. The bell is engraved "C. Bruno & Sons Special Grade New York". Horn is in great shape and just needs some shining up.
  • Length: 13"
  • Exact Year: Circa 1900
  • Bell Material: Nickel Silver
  • Bell Size: 4 1/2"
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Maker: C. Bruno & Son
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    History
    An instrument importer and dealer, Charles Bruno immigrated from Germany to Macon, Georgia in 1832. In 1834, Bruno moved to New York ... being listed as a book seller in 1837. In 1838 Bruno formed a partnership with Christian F. Martin. ... Bruno & Martin dissolved their partnership in 1839, ... Bruno established the partnership Bruno & Cargill from 1851 to 1853, ... Bruno formed the sucessful Bruno & Son partnership with his son Charles Bruno Junior. Charles Bruno Senior died in 1884 leaving his son to run the business. ... Just before noon on April 17th 1912, ... Bruno was aged 67 at the time, a very wealthy widower with two sons who were also involved in the buisiness. ... Charles Bruno's 19th century firm sold all types of instruments but its not known how many were actually manufactured rather than just branded by the company. At some point C. Bruno & Sons was aqcuired by the Kaman Corporation.
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