H&A Selmer

[AGSAX]

I have this Bundy Serial #85XXX According to the serial number charts I find on the web it would be manufactured in 1921. But this was long before Selmer acquired the Bundy

Bundy-H&A Selmer on the bell

When did Selmer start putting their name on the bell?

Anyone have any idea of the date of manufacture of this horn.

[Dave dix]

I think HA was the brother of the paris Selmer who set up selmer in USA, the first horns were stencils from conn and buescher
Dave

[AGSAX]

Does anyone know if Selmer started a new serial number system when they started putting their name on the horn. A 5 digit number must have been early on in the sequence. It's a great alto It seems to have some parts that look like Buesher.

[Dave dix]

Buescher did make horns for George bundy
Dave

[bruce bailey]

Henri and his brother Alexandre had a deal with Alexandre starting the US branch as he played clarinet here. As far as the Bundy name, it appeared sometime after George Bundy (also a clarinetist) bought the company. I doubt that serial number is from the 20s. I would guess the 40s or 50s but only a guess.

[AGSAX]

I also doubt the date would be in the 20's. When I bought the sax at a music store in Louisville KY in the late 90's I was told that they thought it was a mid 50's sax but they weren't sure. I want to sell the sax but I'd like some accurate info to pass along to the prospective buyer.