[Dixielandjazz] Old Cornet

[Margaret Squires]

Can anyone help identify an old cornet?  It may be about 100 years old and is in excellent condition.  
 
The name on the bell is difficult to read.  The first name is Jean.  The last name on first glance looks like "Marleca" or "Marlecu".  But the "M" could be a "W" and the "L" could be a "B".  The cornet has a laquer finish, but we suspect it was originally silver.  Shepherd's crook, double spit valve lever on the bottom of the horn, tuning slide stop rod.
 
The case is a satchel style with a flap that flips over the top and latches and the cornet just rests in the case.  There is no padding in it.
 
Sound familiar to anyone?
 
Thank you for your help!
 
Margaret
Modesto, CA