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by trish
(2 posts)
17 years ago

Conn Sax vintage

I have a conn sax just wondering if any one knows aboput this model Pat'd Dec,8 1914 1119954 A M187423 L I have done a bit of research was courious if any one knows value of this piece

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  1. by saxismyaxe
    (575 posts)

    17 years ago

    Re: Conn Sax vintage

    The top Patent number is for the Haynes drawn tone hole process, the "A" is for Alto, the "L" is for low pitch i.e. A equals 440, and the M serial number puts the date of manufacture around 1926/1927 likely making this a New Wonder Series II horn (nick named the "Chu Berry" after Leon "Chu" or "Chew" Berry). Value is dependent on the condition and finish, which sight unseen is impossible to assess.

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    1. by trish
      (2 posts)

      17 years ago

      Re: Conn Sax vintage

      Thank you this piece was re ferbished new pads approx 8 years ago. there are no dents it is alittle tarnished just needs some elbow grease. It is gold inside the bell and the rest is silver with a fine graving on the out side. My son plays it.

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