The design of these OTS 1860's (Civil War Era) instruments are very unique, and their production was short lived. OTS horns were primarily used by the military for marching purposes. Bands led, and motivated, troops on long troop movements during the 1860's. These instruments proved to be not very practical during concerts and were quickly replaced with "bell up" and "bell forward" instruments.
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To see a photo of my great-great-grandfather (on my mother's side) in an OTS Civil War band click HERE. |
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To visit the the Fort Point Garrison Brass Band (civil war reenactment band) web site, for which I am a member of and supply instruments for, click HERE. |
- Eric Totman
I am always seeking 19th century brass wind instruments for my collection, and for the Fort Point Garrison Brass Band (www.FortPointBrassBand.org). Please contact me if you think that you have an instrument that might be of interest to me.
Eb Cornet
1860's Root & Cady Eb Cornet
Top-Action-Rotary-Valve / Over-The-Shoulder / Made of Nickel
Bb Cornet
Side-Action-Rotary-Valve / Over-The-Shoulder / Tear-Drop Design / Made of Nickel
Side-Action-Rotary-Valve / Over-The-Shoulder / Tear-Drop Design / Made of Nickel
Top-Action-Rotary-Valve / Over-The-Shoulder / Made of Nickel
Over-The-Shoulder / Side-Action-Rotary-Valve / Tear-Drop Design / Made of Nickel
Over-The-Shoulder / Side-Action-Rotary-Valve / Made of Nickel
