[TPIN] seeking restoration of 1901 Marceau & Co. cornet

[Dave Arndt]

Hey Bob,

Why not bring it Dillons?  I'm willing bet if you called, then sent
some photos along with your description below, Fred could give you an
estimate.

Best,

  - Dave Arndt



On 10/21/07, Bob Shuster <bob at theshusters.com> wrote:
> I have a Marceau & Co. silver-plated A/Bb/C shepherd's crook cornet
> that I purchased in pieces some years ago for possible future
> restoration.
>
> This cornet is similar to the model that Louis Armstrong got started
> on - and is about the same vintage.  There is no discernible serial
> number, but best guess says that this is from around 1901.  Marceau &
> Co. was a trademark used by Sears Roebuck for instruments imported
> from Czechoslovakia.  All parts are here, including all three lead-
> pipes and what I believe is the original mouthpiece.  Unbelievably,
> the valves work great!  The lead-pipes are in excellent shape, as are
> the valves and valve casings.  There is a repairable crease in the
> bell and the tubing at the back end of the bell is dented - also
> repairable.  The valve slides are all free and in great shape.
>
> The problem comes in with the tuning slide and the first curved
> section after the lead-pipe.  The tubing there is crushed and/or
> split.  Someone will need to find the proper gauge tubing or mill it
> on a lathe to replace it.  Other than that, and maybe some finish
> work, this should be a fairly straightforward restoration.
>
> Can anyone recommend a shop?  I will be taking a series of photos
> soon, and I will pass those on as well.  If I can't find a restorer,
> or I can't afford it - it will go up on eBay most likely.  :(
>
> - Bob Shuster
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