Well, it's not exactly on eBay, it's on gumtree in London. Follow the links, the picture is beautiful. The instrument itself is probably over 100 years old, judging from the badge citing Louis Vitak as the US importer.
http://www.gumtree.com/london/14/33200114.html
Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
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Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
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Re: Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
Thanks for pointing out! I am interesting in getting a helicon, so must check this out (its local for me).
Anyone have any idea of its key? Not specified by the seller.
Jonathan
Anyone have any idea of its key? Not specified by the seller.
Jonathan
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Re: Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
Must have fixed the ad, now the first line says "BBb four valve helicon."Neptune wrote: Anyone have any idea of its key? Not specified by the seller.
Looks like a pretty fair deal, if it's a good player.
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Re: Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
He has either fixed, or I am going blind in my old ageDonn wrote:Must have fixed the ad, now the first line says "BBb four valve helicon."

I will see if I can visit to give it a blow.Donn wrote:Looks like a pretty fair deal, if it's a good player.
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Re: Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
If you do, tell us about it. It looks like a jimdandy!Neptune wrote:He has either fixed, or I am going blind in my old ageDonn wrote:Must have fixed the ad, now the first line says "BBb four valve helicon."![]()
I will see if I can visit to give it a blow.Donn wrote:Looks like a pretty fair deal, if it's a good player.
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Re: Cerveny 4-v Helicon c.$3000
May account for why I have had no reply to my email enquiring if I can visit to tryKiltieTuba wrote:That picture is right off of the horn-u-copia website:
http://www.horn-u-copia.net/picture.php ... icon-b.jpg" target="_blank