1930s ROBERT DROUET ARTISAN FRENCH ALTO SAXOPHONE

Maker: Robert Drouet (Le Perreux-sur-Marne, Paris)
Era: c. 1930–1935 (Pre-War Golden Age)
Finish: 100% Original Silver Plate (Pristine Condition)
Acoustic Seal: "Scales of Just Intonation" Personal Maker Stamp
Engraving: Full Hand-Cut Floral Art Deco Bell Motif
Case: Period-Correct WWI "Tank-Track" Segmented Armor Case
Accessories: Vintage French Beaugier/Beaugnier Large-Chamber Mouthpiece,
             Period Selmer Ligature, Original Wood Neck Stopper.

THE STORY & ERGONOMICS
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This instrument is a breathtaking time-capsule from the independent 
Parisian school of artisan instrument building. Hand-assembled during the 
pivotal transition of woodwind engineering, it stands as a direct contrast 
to the unified mass production of the mid-century. 

Built with meticulous care, the horn features premium structural 
milestones, including hand-soldered thick wire cross-guards and left-side 
low B/Bb key cups designed to leave the stunning floral engraving completely 
uninterrupted. 

The lower bow features an acoustically optimized offset layout: the low Eb 
is tucked cleanly to the back, the low C is placed on the right, and the 
low C# wraps seamlessly to the offset back-right of the bell. This precise 
alignment guarantees an incredibly straight, unrestricted acoustic column, 
delivering a beautifully warm, resonant, and vocal low register.

Mechanically, it boasts high-end luxury specifications tailored for elite 
performance, most notably a gorgeous knurled, checker-plated G# trill and 
articulation helper key off the left pinky table. This mechanical addition 
decouples the G# pad cup for rapid, effortless intervals without sticking, 
representing pre-war custom engineering at its finest.

COLLECTOR'S CONDITION REPORT
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An absolute anomaly in terms of preservation. Having been kept tucked 
safely away in its heavy-duty tank-track case for decades, the original 
silver plating is entirely intact, showing crisp engraving borders with 
no aggressive wear, buffing damage, or structural modifications. Accompanied 
by its original, elusive wooden end-plug, this instrument remains a pristine, 
investment-grade relic of French musical history.