Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Musical Instruments
Lot 1198A

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE AMERICAN TENOR AND FRENCH ALTO SAXOPHONES, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE AMERICAN TENOR AND FRENCH ALTO SAXOPHONES, LOT OF TWO, comprising a Pan-American tenor saxophone with a silvered finish and mother-of-pearl keys having serial number P21418, and a brass Evette & Schaeffer alto saxophone by Buffet Crampon & Cie of Paris with serial number 27653 including a modern note that reads "Saxophone from Myer [Meyer] Davis Orchestra Played at Old White Club Greenbrier", each saxophone lacking a mouthpiece. Circa 1925. 25" and 31 3/4" LOA.

Condition

Fair to good overall condition with usage wear and other imperfections including denting, repair/s, and pads need to be replaced, each missing mouthpiece and unable to test for playability; tenor sax with one rod detached near at top.

From a West Virginia private collection.