AboutMike Pawul Expertise I am familiar with most trumpets, cornets, and flugelhorns. I can answer most questions about playing and musicality. Best of all, if I can't answer it directly I play regularly in five bands and have several "old timers" that are familiar with most things that I am not. I collect, repair, and refinish old horns and have sold over 350 with more than 230 on ebay
Experience I have played since 1965 and studied with many directors and trumpeters. I have been collecting since 2002 and have over 150 horns in my personal collection. I have done repair and refinsh since 2003 and have done over 500 horns.
Organizations Kosair Shrine Brass Band and Dance Band, The Notables, The Mello Tones, Bourbon City Brass Band,
River Cities Concert Band,
University of Louisville Community Band,
Member of Trumpet Players International Network (TPIN),
Bugles Across America (BAA),
Education/Credentials I played at Brunswick High School. I played through college and have a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College.
Awards and Honors Without being vain, numerous awards and have played in several honor bands.
Question My wife has a Henri Selmer Paris Trumpet Depose Grands Prix Geneve 1927 Liege 1930. I have seen this before but can't locate our particular serial number - 5641. Also, the valves are labeled 22.23.24 which seems to be different than others. It also says 4. PlaceDancourt which I have never seen. We thought about selling but have no idea what it is worth. Any ideas?
Answer Micah, Your horn is a Grand Prix model and was made in 1947. Selmer makes their valves in batches of 99 and they are numbered 1-99. So your horn has valves 22-23-24 of a batch. The value is determined by the finish (silver or lacquered), wear to the horn and valves, and work needed to put it into top shape to play. It should fall between $250-500.
