31st Jan, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
no.M60840 (1955) gold lacquer with original mouthpiece (tip opening C) ligature and cap; extra engraving around Selmer logo and stamp, front of bell and part of bottom bow; in non-Selmer case with original Guarantee
Sold for £5,500
Estimated at £3,000 - £4,000
Minimal wear to lacquer, instrument appears to have had very little use and is in good original condition. Serviceable pads which appear to be original.
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 31st Jan, 2024
The sale will offer a good range of brass, string, woodwind and electronic musical instruments, led by a 1963 Pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster, and two fine Selmer Mark VI Saxophones in outstanding condition.
Also of note are Leica cameras, a Curta Type I calculator, and a host of unusual items such as a collection of glass eyes.
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Tuesday 30 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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