OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Cornet, brass

MEDIAObject

CREATORReynolds & Co. Challenge, London and Paris

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.55

HISTORY

This cornet belonged to Dave Mentiplay who played it in the 6th Battery AFA Hastings military band during World War 1. It was manufactured in France and known as a class B.

DESCRIPTION

Brass cornet with flared trumpet shaped funnel, three keys and a circular mouth piece. The instrument shows evidence of extensive use, is very dented and has some pieces missing.

SUBJECTS

Brass bands, Military bands, Musical instruments

KEYWORDS

6th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, Hastings, Ham and Beef Battery, Mentiplay, Dave, Reynolds & Co., Slocombe, George, Victorian Rangers Battery