Have the original papers.The cornet was refurbished at the King factory in 1952. Has a sterling silver gold plated bell, with gold trim on all the slide valves, etc. It has not been used since, and is like brand new. I recently had it cleaned, and all the cork and valve springs replaced. It is in perfect playing condition. Pictures available.
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Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and information provided, the subject of this appraisal is an H. N. White King Silver Tone Master Model Cornet, circa 1935. The composition is sterling silver and gold plated. The piece includes what appears to be its original case. The cornet's serial number is 184631 and according to its current owner is a single-owner piece purchased April 29, 1938. Condition of the cornet based on photographs is excellent, and according to the owner was refurbished at the King factory in 1952. There are no dents or dings apparent in the photographs. The piece is reported to have been recently cleaned, with corks and valve springs replaced. Based on recorded sales of comparable cornets in recent online auction settings (which top out around $600 based on past 90-day sales data, but in good as opposed to restored condition generally), King Silver Tone Master Model cornets that have sold at auction within the past decade (topping out around $550 for used pieces also in need of cleaning and restoration), but factoring in the excellent condition of the piece and the availability of similar pieces at vintage music shops, Fair Market Value (a pre-auction estimate) of this piece is estimated at $1,500 to $2,000.
