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Boosey & Co. � no. 25147 / 25482 � 1880
Just 7.5� in length (shank removed), this tiny Eb cornet was known as a �Miniature� in literature of the day. Originally designed by Distin, production continued under Boosey, as well as with Distin�s new shops in the United States. The cornet arrived in extremely rough condition as can be seen in the �before� shots. To my surprise, the valves were not very worn, and it has been pronounced an excellent player by a friend proficient on Eb soprano cornet.
Here is what the surviving Boosey stock book has to say (courtesy Arnold Meyers):
According to the firm's archives [pistons books], the pistons were made by Derkinderen.
"Soprano Min" $4 Class A.
Batch of 6 (25142-7) given out 7 oct 1880; received 17 Nov 1880; made up 16 Nov 1880.
According to the firm's archives [instruments books], the instrument was made by Squire.
"E-flat Min Soprano", Class A.
Given out 16 Nov 1880; received 1 Dec 1880; given to polisher 1 Dec 1880; charged to Regent Street 23 Dec 1880.
According to the firm's archives [Boosey & Co Stock Books], "Soprano Cornet Min A10"; "To 1883"; "To 1884"; "To 1885"; "To 1886"; (sold by 31 Dec 2025).
Length (shank removed): 7.75� (overall) 7.5� (bell)
Bell Diameter: 3.375�
Bore: .450
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