Conservarte Etude

[Long time coming]

Hey guys. I've been searching for any information I can find on this horn I've been playing for the better part of 25 years. Its a Conservarte etude and was bought for me in the early 80's It has a metal thumb rest I can take some pictures if needed. It still plays great but I dont have a clue any of the history behind the manufacturer or how old it is. I've heard that it could have been built in the 70's.

I appreciate any resources you could throw my way or any insights you may have on the subject.

Thanks,
Chris

[JayeSF]

Man, oh, man...a websearch turns up absolutely nothing ! A couple of auctions had 'em but the pics are long gone. (but I imagine you already know this....)

Can you take some good pics and post 'em here ? We may be able to determine a mfr. based upon the details of the horn.

Give both sides, then a shot of the lower RH spat keys and the LH pinky table, as well as a shot of the octave key/stem/mechanism.....

[J.Max]

A lot of them were Grassi instruments. I agree with Jaye though; we really need pics.