Saxhorn baryton in C and B-flat

Jacques Christophe Labbaye Barbet & Granier

Instrument

Baritone saxhorn

Instrument Family

Wind

Maker

Jacques Christophe Labbaye ; Barbet & Granier

Place Made

France ; Western Europe ; Europe ; Marseille

Date Made

1855-1865

Description

Saxhorn baryton in C and B-flat, bearing dealer's stamp of Barbet & Granier, Marseille on side of bell, and maker's mark featuring bee motif which is generally attributed to Labbaye, Paris. The Licence Sax stamp is also present, dating this instrument to 1855-65. Associated mouthpiece, possibly original, also bearing Barbet & Granier stamp.

Collection

MIMEd

Accession Number

6394