Courtois Cornet

[lilrhinotx]

Hello guys I was in need of a little information. I have this french cornet that appears to be 19th century. It's not in the best of shape, however I was wondering if these Cornets are still sought after and what could be the estimated value range.
Here is a little info that is imprinted on the Cornet. The bell is marked: Medaille Londres 1862 Exposition Universelle Paris 1867 Medaille DHonneur en Argent Antoine Courtois & Mille Facteur du Conservatoire National 88 rue Des Marais St. Martin Paris 1lr Prix Grande Medaille DOr Exposition de Moscou 1872 & Medaille DOr Paris 1878 S. Arthur Chappell Sole Agent 52 New Bond Street London J. Howard Foote Sole U.S. Agent New York & Chicago.

 

[wljmrbill]

I would certainly think it would be a collector piece if nothing else. always start with the search engines as a beginnjing point. We have serval members who are band/music instructors who may reply. there is a world of info on them www..... local music store, library,museum. Good luck and hope you have a valuable piece.

 

[Krummhorn]

Hi, and welcome to our forum :wave:

A good place to start is with the manufacturer ...

Appears that Antoine Courtois company has a website. There is contact info there.

There is more information here about the Courtois Cornets.

 

[John Watt]

This cornet reminds me of a table knife I found at a Laura Secord homestead site,
when I was living in Queenston Heights, part of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A totally rusted blade with cracked ivory handle sides, they let me keep it.