RMC 5 cornet mouthpiece [Roth-Reynolds blank, Richards Corp.], 1961-1964

Description

While this cornet mouthpiece is relatively undistinguished, it has an interesting background.  The RMC series of pieces was made with existing Roth/Reynolds blanks, with this model 5 being very roughly like a 5C or 7C.  RMC itself was technically Richards Music Corporation, with early case badges stating "Roundtable of Musical Craftsmen".
In 1960, former Conn executive Paul Richards consulted with Charles Steadman about acquiring several band instrument producers and consolidating their management.  This panned out in 1961 with Richards acquiring Martin, Reynolds, and Blessing, with backing from Wurlitzer and members of the Blessing family purchasing shares.  All constituent companies maintained their old factories, which caused the umbrella firm to lose money.
They then tried consolidating student instrument production at Blessing [hence the Martin Indiana and Reynolds Medalist versions of the Blessing Standard], which only slightly mitigated losses.
RMC filed for bankruptcy in 1964.  Chicago Musical Instruments acquired Reynolds and moved them to Abilene, Texas.  Wurlitzer acquired Martin, and the Blessing family re-acquired their company.
The mouthpiece is from somewhere between 1961-1964, and has the usual nicks and dings common to pieces this old.  While the rim isn't mirror-smooth, the plating is still good and the shank opening is round, with a nick in the end.  It's ready to play, and it's great for high-risk, marching, pep band environments!
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