Antoine Courtois (+/- 1862)

This is an Antoine Courtois Cornet "Koenig's Model", presumably made in 1862 (give or take a year). I now suspect that the bell section was repaired or replaced at some point. There is a ring halfway the bell that suggests this. However, the serial number on the 3rd valve cap suggest the year of manufacturing to be in the same ballpark as the engraving on the bell. There are some examples of this model indeed being marked as "Koenig's" so although the bell looks to have been repaired, it is likely that bell and body belong together.

It was totally black tarnished when it came to my home. Good thing I like polishing...
It is the oldest instrument in my collection, but it is in very good condition and still plays!