Vintage Evette and Schaeffer Alto Gold Lacquer

I have here a vintage Evette and Schaeffer alto saxophone, made by Buffet, in gold lacquer, serial number #28087. This saxophone dates back to 1925, but the run of the model actually straddled the 19th and 20th centuries, it has very old materials on it and does not play currently.

Manufactured in the heart of Paris, France, this saxophone has an engraving only showing the brand, the model, and the address of the maker '20 Pass. du Grand Cerf'. 

The keywork covers low Bb up to palm F, front-F mechanism included. Normal side keys for Bb, C, F#, and high-E in the right hand. The upper and lower stacks utilize single-post construction, the toneholes are soldered on. The key touches are simple casted brass. The pinky keys have hard rubber rollers, which have seized on the left-hand pinky table keys. The upper stack seems to have a bind in it for all but the A key. The double G key is interesting to note, it uses two tone holes at once. Some screws and rods will need to be replaced.

The lacquer on the body is showing some light scratches, throughout, no dents .The bow, bell, and body seem to be in good condition currently. All the key-guards are present. A skilled repair tech should be able to adjust and get this horn up playing again.

It's hard to say how this saxophone sounds . Generally, horns from the 19th and early 20th century sounded more narrow and sweet compared to modern horns, Selling as is.
Ships with neck and case.