This beautiful cornet dates from the 1880’s. In its prime it was one of the instruments featured in the Tavistock Band. If you should happen to have the Tavistock photo history book “Crossroads In Time” check page 125. You’ll see a picture of the Tavistock Band in 1884. This cornet and its owner at the time, August Schaefer, are in the second row.

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