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J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet
J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet

J. W. Pepper Importer Philadelphia Cornet

$ 68.64

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Model: Importer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Skill Level: Professional
  • Year: Circa 1900
  • Condition: This J. W. Pepper Importer Cornet is being sold "as is". Silver-plated with beautiful ornate engraving. Has one valve cap missing and a few bumps and dings as would be expected on a instrument as old as this. Untested for playability, this is from my late husband's vintage collection. Great rare piece for the collector!!
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Maker: J. W. Pepper
  • Bell Size: 4 1/2"
  • Length: 12"
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: J.W. Pepper
  • Finish: Silver-Plated
  • Serial Number: 26220
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Historical Background
    James Welsh Pepper was born in
    Philadelphia
    in 1853, and died in the same city on July 28, 1919. He was an
    American
    music publisher
    and
    musical instrument
    maker.
    [1]
    In 1876, Pepper founded a publishing house in his home city which printed music tutorial books and a magazine called
    Musical Times
    , which ceased production in 1912. Additionally, Pepper produced musical instruments such as
    drums
    until 1910, the year in which J.W. Pepper & Son was founded. Pepper is often credited with inventing the
    sousaphone
    around 1893, although there have been some disputes to this claim.