Bell front configuration with string linkage top action rotary valves. Valves are of the type made by Allen with pinched tubing entering and exiting each valve casing. One of the matched set of Eb cornets made by D. C. Hall owned by the band. Instrument is brass plated with heavy wear and pitting due to handling.
Valves are rotary type with string linkage and levers in a side action position.
One of the founding instruments of the modern Americus Brass Band. Bb Cornet by Quinby Bros. of Boston, Mass., ca 1876. Side action valve levers with string linkage. Instrument is bell front playing with nickel silverplating. This type of plating is commonly referred to as German Silver due to its dull finish and lack of polish.