Antique Musical Instruments/1812 french made sousaphone

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Can you give me any history info on a 1812 french made sousaphone. The markings on it are - "conturier pelisson blanchon"
                            Maison Fondee en 1812 Gaillard.Msartel & Loislet - Successeurs - LYON-PARIS

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The Couturier company was founded in 1812 by Jacques pere in Lyon

In 1836, partnered with DuCois as DuBois & Couturier

In 1875, Pelison freres & Cie succeeded Couturier

In 1905, as Pelisson, Guinot & Blanchon

In 1931 Gaillard, Martel & Loiselet; Lyon-Paris succeeded Pelisson

In 1935 Gaillard & Loiselet succeeded Gaillard, Martel & Loiselet; Lyon-Paris

So, it looks like it is of 1930's vintage.  

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