F.A. Reynolds Cornets, Model [C]
Model History | Specifications
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1941-1946 | F.A. Reynolds (Cleveland) |
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Model [C1] | Bore: TBD" | Bell: 4¾" brass bell | Body: brass with nickel silver leadpipe | Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring valve pistons | Finish: TBD
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Model [C2] | same as [C1] with sterling silver bell
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SN 10613. Photos used with permission from Juan Carlos.
Model Notes
The "oo" marking on the valve casings of most F.A. Reynolds cornets is believed by Zig Kanstul (as reported by Jim Straub) to be a sideways "8" designating the bore size as .458" (inside diameter of the second valve slide). There are reports of smaller-bore models with a .448" size as well; these are marked with an "o".
F.A. Reynolds cornets made before the sale of the company to Scherl & Roth in 1946 feature ornate bottom valve caps with a drip stem that protudes from the middle of the cap. This stem is missing on valve caps made after Roth took over operations (~1946/47, approx. SN 22000).
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