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RARE CORNET EN MIb PAR ANTOINE COURTOIS A PARIS VERS 1855

Estimated price for orientation: 850 $

Category: Cornets
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Marque: Courtois
Pays de fabrication: France Epoque: Ancienne
Type: Instrument Matière de la cloche: Laiton
Accessoire, Pièce: Embouchure


RARE CORNET EN MIb PAR ANTOINE COURTOIS A PARIS VERS 1855Marqué sur le pavillon« APPROVED BY / Herman Koenig / New Model / of / ANTOINE COURTOIS / Breveté / FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE IMP / 88 rue des Marais St Martin / CI DEVANT RUE DU CAIRE / Paris / Jullien & Co / Sole Agent / 214 Regent St London »3 pistons Périnet, quelques déformations de métal, un gland à ressouder, anciennes restaurations (voir photos), embouchure Courtois, en état de jeu.Longueur sans l’embouchure : 23,8 cmDiamètre du pavillon : 10 cm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNUSUAL Eb CORNET BY ANTOINE COURTOIS IN PARIS CIRCA 1855Stamped on the bell : « APPROVED BY / Herman Koenig / New Model / of / ANTOINE COURTOIS / Breveté / FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE IMP / 88 rue des Marais St Martin / CI DEVANT RUE DU CAIRE / Paris / Jullien & Co / Sole Agent / 214 Regent St London »3 early Perinet’s valves, some dings and old repair (see pictures), Courtois’s mouthpiece, good condition of playabilityTotal lenght without mouthpiece : 23,8 cm Diameter of the bell : 10 cmFrench Eb cornet are very unusuals, just few are known in collections.