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Courtois Eb Bass Helicon c.1899 Antoine Courtois was licenced
by Adolf Sax in 1855 to make Brass
instruments. This horn was imported into Thailand early 1900s
and probably used in a military band. It was fully restored in
1995
and plays well. Raw Brass finish with no dents or damage - all original
parts. As with most French instruments of this period- the full company
history is iinscribedon the
bell:
Antoine
Courtois - Brevete Facteur Du Conservatoire National 88 Rue Des Marais St Martin Paris 1er Prix Medaille Londres 1861 Exposition Universalle Paris 1866 Medaille D'Honneur On Agent Grand Meddaille d'Or Exposition De Moscou 1871 Medaille D'Or, Paris 1878,1889, 1899  |
