Model 61(-M) | renamed "Sterling" Model 61-M in 1958/59 | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4¾" sterling silver bell (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) | Body: brass with nickel-silver leadpipe and valve slides | Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring valve pistons | Finish: clear lacquer | Length: 17½"

1953 catalog: "Reynolds Professional Cornets and Trumpets have been the choice of discriminating musicians for over two decades. Graceful design and famous free-blowing qualities distinguish the 'Professional' models. Instant valve response with solid nickel silver pistons. Built with either brass bell or beautifully finished sterling silver bell. All models equipped with deluxe Gladstone cases."

1958, 1959: "The most beautiful cornet made. Favorite of famous artists for many years: Dr. Frank Simon, Col. Irons and many others. The PROFESSIONAL [1959: "Sterling"] cornet possesses tone qualities ideal for solo or ensemble. Fast, solid nickel silver pistons of perfect fit and a correctly tapered bore produce a rare combination of perfection. [...] All models equipped with Gladstone cases."

Model 61 [SN 33587]. Photos used with permission from eBay Member: graces*vintage.

Model 62(-M)| renamed "Sterling" Model 62-M in 1958/59 | First-valve trigger | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4¾" sterling silver bell (with hand-burnished gold inlaid engraving) | Body: TBD | Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring valve pistons | Finish: clear lacquer | Length: 17½"

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Model 63 | renamed "Sterling" Model 63 in 1958/59 | Bore: .458" | Bell: 4¾" sterling silver bell | Body: TBD | Valves: top-loaded, inner-spring valve pistons | Finish: clear lacquer | Length: 17½"

SN 51035. Photos courtesy of Göran Svensson.

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