Walter Webb
05-04-2009, 03:15 AM
It's had some revisions to it's finish over the years, and broke it's octave key. I wonder if it was all satin gold with burnished engraving areas on the bell, and now all slathered over with ancient lacquer. In some places three layers may be visible ( around the bell rim): the base silver plate, gold plate, and lacquer.
The Rudy W. banner seems similar to this banner touting "Courturier Model."
Recently, there was a Court. C mel with exquisite engraving that went for over $600, and I think this guy is holding out for $475.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300311130302&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us
The Rudy W. banner seems similar to this banner touting "Courturier Model."
Recently, there was a Court. C mel with exquisite engraving that went for over $600, and I think this guy is holding out for $475.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300311130302&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us