Crafted by the renowned Italian musical instrument manufacturer Orsi in Milan, this vintage brass saxophone exhibits classic mid-20th-century European craftsmanship and intricate bell engraving. Housed in its original velvet-lined hard case featuring historical South African Airways (SAA) cargo transit labeling, it offers a fascinating glimpse into vintage instrumental import history. An ideal restoration project or decorative collectible for jazz enthusiasts and antique instrument collectors alike. Established in Milan, Italy, the Orsi Instrument Company (historically founded as Maino & Orsi and later managed as Prof. Romeo Orsi) has a rich heritage in musical instrument manufacturing dating back to the 19th century. Founded by skilled artisans and rooted in Milan's vibrant orchestral community—with Romeo Orsi himself playing as a clarinetist at La Scala—the company earned an international reputation for crafting a wide range of high-quality woodwind and brass instruments. They are especially renowned among collectors for producing unique or rare specialty wind instruments, including contrabass saxophones and sarrusophones, making vintage pieces bearing the Milan stamp prized finds for instrumental historians. In vintage, as-found condition displaying heavy natural oxidation, verdigris, and surface patina to the brass body and keys. Some keys appear detached or loose with loose linkages present inside the case compartment. The original hard case shows exterior scuffs and vintage travel wear, while the interior blue velvet lining remains largely intact. Sold as a collector's or restoration piece, untested. Dimensions: 80cm length