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RARE Conn Virtuoso Deluxe Gold Alto Sax - Late 1920's - As Found

$ 2869.68

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Exact Year: 1920
  • Brand: Conn
  • Condition: Cool Horn - As Found
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Up for sale, a rare and great looking old Conn "Virtuoso Deluxe" alto sax.  This horn has been in storage for many years and has finally seen daylight again.
    It looks to be a gold finish which is in dire need of major cleaning.  The horn is fairly straight but does have a couple of small dents/dings in the bell and bottom of the bell.  I don't see any glaring problems outside of time and general neglect.  Pads look pretty old.  Still has all of the pearl key adornments and the engraving looks like some type of castle scene.  I am sure more of the beauty of the etching work will be revealed once the instrument is restored and the finish cleaned up.
    The neck looks correct and the mouthpieces are both "Melifone Steel Ebonite".  Case looks original.
    I was able to find some history on the original owner of the horn, he played in the Wingy Manone Orchestra (clarinet and alto sax) in Chicago around the time this horn was built.  The Conn factory is just a couple hours from Chicago and I'm guessing he commissioned the horn or was gifted it during his gigging days in the late 20's / early 30's.  There are various reeds and miscellaneous items I will include as they were in the case and help complete the picture of the history here.
    Obviously, this horn is ancient and will need work prior to play.  As I stated above, I don't see any "problems" per-se but I am sure there are hours of restoration work required.  I do not know any history of repair or if anything has ever been done to disturb the original finish.
    I can shoot additional pics and send to interested parties.  I have hit my limit of 12 eBay pics.
    I am pricing this in-line with the few other examples I have found.  I am open to offers as my cost is not that extreme here.
    US bidders/buyers only please.  This will ship tracked and insured.