AboutEugene Cantera Expertise I have been a music educator for over 25 years and have taught on many levels from young children and school agers on through to college level, professional players and senior citizens. My main areas of expertise are saxophone(s) though I have taught many instruments including, guitar, bass, piano, oboe and drums to name a few. I have also done research on horns both vintage and new.
Experience I have been in music education for 25 years and I have written and published in the subject of professional music education.
Publications The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal, Marketing and Higher Education Newsletter.
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Music Education, Hartt School of Music - The University of Hartford.
Expert: Eugene Cantera Date: 7/14/2008 Subject: Value of 1930 Selmer Alto Saxophone
Question I have a Henry Selmer Alto Saxophone, serial number 12358 which I found to be built in 1930. It needs to be cleaned up and re-padded but it plays great. This is who it reads on the bell:
Henry Selmer (signature)
4. Place Dancourt
Paris
HENRY
SELMER (LEAF CIRCLE)
PARIS
DEPOSE
N0. 12358
SOLE AGENTS
U.S. & CAN.
SELMER
ELKHART, INDIANA (LOGO)
REG. U.S. PAT. OFF
MADE IN FRANCE\
What do you think it might br worth?
Thanks for your time.
Jack N
Answer This sounds like a 'cigar cutter' named after the unique shape of the octave key mechanism (any repairman with a little Selmer knowlegde will be able to tell you on first glance). If so, these horns are fairly valuable. Even in its current condition it could bring several thousand dollars. If it has lots of wonderful etchings on the bell and the lacquer is in good condition, an overhauled horn like this could bring as much as $5,000 to $7,000 on an auction like e-bay. Congrats!
