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Saxhorn

Alto saxhorn in F, of silver plated brass, with 3 Périnet valves. With floral decoration on various parts of the tubing.

  • Date:
    c.1860
  • Maker:
    Antoine Courtois [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Paris
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  • Materials:Brass;Silver
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  • Inscriptions:ANTOINE COURTOIS BREVETE Facteur du Conservatoire Imperial 88 Rue des Marais St Martin PARIS ARTHUR CHAPPELL Late Jullien & Co. SOLE AGENT 214 Regent St LONDON SAXHORN ALTO FA [monogram AS and on letters:] AL AUTORISE PAR S 792
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 482 mm Max Diam [bell] = 180 mm