Vintage Couesnon Monopole C/Bb Trumpet Circa 1935 EX+ Start Price USD 880.00 Current Price USD 880.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 980.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Monday, December 01, 2008 Location Montreal, Canada See more about 'Vintage Couesnon Monopole C/Bb Trumpet Circa 1935 EX+' Description Vintage Couesnon Monopole C/Bb Trumpet Circa 1935 You are bidding on a Vintage Couesnon Monopole C/Bb Trumpet Circa 1935 [770]This is a very fine horn.  Valves are so pretty, I gasped when I pulled them out for inspection.  The valve stems are actually gold plated, and valves appear to be early Monel.  Vavles are supple and smooth, and have NO lateral wiggle whatsoever.  Compression is great on this horn, and it is in excellent working and cosmetic order.More on condition - the instrument is finished in silver plate, and has almost no wear points.  I believe the only wear can be found on the outer surface of the 2nd valve loop.  It's otherwise very clean.  The only condition issue to note, is some dentwork on the tuning slide.  It's functionally perfect, but you can feel the dentwork when you run your fingers round the slide.  Otherwise, this underslung-pinky-ring, art deco beauty is stunning.The horn is keyed in C, with both an extension segment for the lead-pipe / tuning slide, and scored lines on the valve slides to put it in Bb.  It sounds great in either key, with a very subtle, personal voice.  The tuning slide on this horn expands generously, making this a Martin Committee-esque, dual bore instrument.  I'm sure this adds some cornet to the mix, providing warmth and bendability.The instrument comes in its original coffin case, which is FABULOUS!  Leather covered wood, and places for accessories.  One clasp is broken, but the case is otherwise sound.Please check my other auctions for an interesting selection of vintage and antique horns, including a rare Boston Ne Plus Ultra cornet, 1930 Conn 22B trumpet, and a nice Academy branded trumpet (some confusion as to whether this is a Rudy Muck or not), in MINT- condition. Overseas shipping will be $118 Click below to view a film about period instruments like this, Kevin Dean - The Vintage Horn: Shipping and Payment Terms: Weekly shipping is on Wednesday evenings (please try to make payment prior). Standard shipping in North America will be by Canada Post Expedited, with an option for Canada Post Xpresspost. Expedited is an excellent ground service which includes full insurance and tracking. Expedited usually takes about 2 weeks from date of shipment, but may sometimes take longer. Xpresspost is an air service with full insurance and tracking, and usually takes less than 2 weeks. Payment in USD by Paypal, Interac deposit, or bank wire transfer (please check with me for fees for wire transfer). Payment is to be received by seller in the ten days following close of auction (Sorry, no personal checks). Weekly shipping upon receipt of payment. No local pick-ups. Picture(s) are of actual item(s) auctioned. Refund less shipping if item is not as described (5 day inspection period). Canadian Bidders will be required to pay GST. Quebec residents to pay GST & QST. Please visit my other auctions for a selection of recently acquired musical instruments and cameras. Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.2.31.0 Place a Bid!