French Saxophone, Henri Selmer, Paris, Model Super Balanced Action, 1952

Description:

French Saxophone, Henri Selmer, Paris, Model Super Balanced Action, 1952, serial number 50212, with original and Conn Standard Steelay mouthpieces, original case.
Estimate $6,000-9,000

Excellent, original lacquer. One owner who took meticulous care, and stopped playing in the early 1960's. The horn has been in the family ever since, and never repaired or replated.
Appears to be original pads and resonators, original lacquer shows at edges of pads.


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