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The earliest cornets are stamped "HN White Sole Agent" and were imported to Cleveland around 1893-1907. From The H. N. White's Company's earliest days (1905-1910), they made the finest cornets on the market and led the way in innovation and quality. Early cornets will have a "lion head" by the serial numbers. Most models were designed by H. N. White, including the Master model cornet which set the industry standard. The Master model cornet is also known as the "under slung" cornet because of it's unusual entry point into the valves. In 1918 the company was incorporated and "Co" was added to the engraving of all instruments, before 1918 the engraving read simply as "H. N. White." The list of H. N. White cornet players is impressive including: Red Allen, Herbert Clark, "Wild" Bill Davison, Dr. Frank Simon, and the great Del Staigers. The H. N. White Company made the following brands: King, American Standard, Cleveland, and Gladiator (which was produced from 1940-1953) cornets. In 1926-1928 H. N. White introduced Sterling Silver bells to his cornets, which produces better tone, being clearer, richer, with a more pleasing quality. Not to mention some of the best looking bells ever produced in the music industry. Even today H. N. White "King" cornets are still played in bands all over the country. The H. N. White Company made all of its own cornets and did not stencil any for other companies (that I know of). This page is designed to show the first known year of production (based on my catalogs) and any changes that are made over the production cycle of the instruments including model numbers and any unique specifications. In the production years of 1893-1910 it is important to consider that production of trumpets and cornets stated slowly and that the serial number list may not be 100% accurate, and that the company did not have "considerable" production until 1905. Please note all the "www.hnwhite.com" watermarks on the catalog pages, sellers from www.ebay.com have used information inaccurately and without permission from this website and it is essential that buyers know the source of information. Sellers may use watermarked catalog pages, please do not edit out the website address. This website strives to provide the best information possible. |
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1911 First King Long
Model Cornet |
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Specifications: Bell Diameter: 4.5 Inches Length: 15 Inches Weight: 35 oz. |
Model Numbers: #230...Brass highly polished. #231...Triple Silver plated, satin finish, barnished points, and gold lined bell. #232...Triple Silver plated, satin finish, gold bell and trimmings. #233...Quadruple gold plate, satin finish, barnished points. |
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Production started in 1899-1905. Shown in the 1911 Christmas Catalog. Designed by H. N. White. By the 1919 catalog this cornet is no longer in production. Then in 1931 the long model reappears until WWII. This information my change with additional catalogs added to the archive. |
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1931 King Long Model Cornet For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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Specifications: Medium Bore Length: 19 Inches |
Model Numbers: #1069...Made for band work in Bb only, with Sterling Silver bell option. |
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1924 King Junior Cornet |
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Specifications: Bell Diameter: 4.5 Inches Length: 16.5 Inches Weight: 35 oz. |
Model Numbers: #1070..."Long Model" Note: Six finish options available. |
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Production started some time between 1919
and 1923. In 1925-26 The Junior Cornet became the Cleveland
model number 601. |
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1919
Master Model Cornet |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Length: 15.5 Inches Weight: 37 oz. Made in high or low pitch |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore or (Large Bore). #700...Brass highly polished. #701...Triple Silver plated, gold plated inside of the bell. #702...Triple Silver plated, satin finish, gold bell and trimmings. #703...Quadruple gold plate, satin finish, barnished points |
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1924 Master Model Cornet |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Length: 16.5 Inches Weight: 36 oz. |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore or (Large Bore). #1065..."Finest Cornet..." Medium Bore. #1066...Large Bore. Note: Six finish options available. Silver Bell offered after 1925-26. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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1934 Master Model Cornet No. 2 |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Length: 16.5 Inches Weight: 36 oz. |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore #1065..."Finest Cornet..." Starting in 1934 only Medium Bore is offered. Note: Six finish options available. Silver Tone offered after 1925-26. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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1948 Master Model Cornet |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Length: 16.5 Inches Weight: 36 oz. |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore #1065..."World famous Cornet..." Only Medium Bore is offered. Note: Five finish options available. The first Silversonic offered in 1947-48. Starting in 1952-53 Silversonic models were known as 1065-S. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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1953 Master Model Cornet |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Length: 16.5 Inches Weight: 36 oz. |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore Only #1065..."World famous Cornet..." Brass bell. #1065-S...Silversonic #1066...Super 20 Master Model with brass bell and nickel trim. Note:Only one finish option available. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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1963 Master Model Cornet |
Specifications: Medium Bell Diameter: 4.625 Inches Bore: .475 Sterling 39 ounces Regular 38 ounces |
Model Numbers: Medium Bore Only #1065..."World famous Cornet..." Brass bell. #1065-S...Silversonic #1066...Super 20 Master Model with brass bell and nickel trim. Note:Only one finish option available. For more information on Silver Bells Click Here. |
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The first master model cornet entered
production in about 1916. Most production units were medium bore. The
addition of a Sterling Silver bell sets these cornets apart from all others,
and has some of the best engraving for a production cornet. The 1963 Master
Model Cornet remained unchanged until the company was sold in 1965. |
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