1964 Selmer Mark VI saxophone
Sax was my husband's. he passed 10 yrs ago. the sax hasn't been played since. I am having it refurbished with new pads snd polish. He bought it when he was 14 yrs old and played it up until he passed.
its always been in my husband's possession.
Inherited
Maybe
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photographs and description provided, the subject of this appraisal is a Selmer Mark VI Tenor Saxophone, serial number 113504. Selmer records date this piece to 1964 (https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/resources/serial-numbers/henri-selmer-paris-instrument-serial-numbers) an its model to a Mark VI.
Condition of the saxophone appears to be in good played condition, with presumably original lacquer, showing some wear. Selmer Mark VI tenor saxophones do not appear in traditional auction settings often, instead appearing on resale marketplaces such as Reverb.com and eBay frequently enough to form a basis for reliable comparable sales. In consideration of the factors noted, a Fair Market Value (pre-auction estimate) of this piece would be estimated between $4,500 and $5,500.
