This is a recently (2007) overhauled vintage H.N. WHITE King cornet. Serial # is 25260, dating this cornet to somewhere between 1910 and 1912 according to internet sources. I believe this is the long model based on where the mouthpiece lines up to the bell curve. I call this beautiful horn overhauled and not restored for two reasons. First while the new finish is a satin silver similar to the original, the original finish on this horn had polished ferrules and a gold wash or plate inside the bell. Second, the lead pipe is new as the original was broken in two, so it was best to replace the entire tube with identical bore and taper. The part (ferrule?) where the mouthpiece goes into the tube is original. Also, the guide key for the first valve was replaced as the original was broken. All of the valves are serial numbered the same as the cornet. They too were overhauled and are like new. The tops look to be mother of pearl. It appears this cornet is set up with an extra slide to quckly change from Bb to A. Also there is an extra set set of slides to change between low pitch and high pitch. All slides and valves move as they should. I can find no dents or dings, cracks or rot. This cornet also comes with a period (I don't know if it's original) mouthpiece stamped "H.N.WHITE" on the cup and "6" on the shank. There are also a cleaning rod and lyre that I believe are original. The case seems to be original as everything seems to fit as it should. While still functional, the case could use a little work. I've tried to be accurate and complete in my description but if there are any questions please ask. Reserve is set at $400.00. Shipping is to the connected 48 states plus Alaska and Canada.