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Source: DelightsofDorie on etsy.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Symplex Saxophon\u2014or Saxophone depending if you’re reading the product’s German stamp, or the English marketing materials\u2014was another German-made blow accordion from the early part of the 20th century. Like so many others in this section of my site dealing with Sax Shaped Things<\/em>, presumably these instruments were created in an attempt to cash in on the saxophone’s popularly in the the early part of the 20th century. <\/p>\n

The one sold on Etsy was in lovely condition, and even came with its original box and instruction sheet. It is your standard 8 key blow accordion with 2 bass keys. <\/p>\n

The seller on Etsy described the Symplex Saxophone like this:<\/p>\n

Very Rare, Symplex-Saxophone\/Blow Accordion, No. 3356, Early 1900’s, German Toy with 8 notes\/keys plus 2 bass notes.<\/p>\n

Complete with Original Box, instrument, Chain, and paper music. Item No. 3356<\/p>\n

‘SYMPLEX-SAXOPHONE, The most popular instrument in the world, Best Tuning, Finest Reeds, Made in Germany, Registered’, is printed on the Box, plus the item number, No. 3356 on the end of box. Original tissue paper is still in the bottom of the box.<\/p>\n

This Silver, Nickel Plated, 8-note version Sax (No. 3356) is very similar to a German blow accordion. The most obvious difference is in the style of the mouthpiece. There are felt tabs under each of the 10 notes\/keys that are still all in tact. The Chain is removable.<\/p>\n

The paper 4 page Music sheet is ‘New Tutor’, Made in Germany, Instructions for 8 Keys. It includes music for 12 songs. From Christmas songs to everyday songs.<\/p>\n

The Box top is apart on 2 sides and a small V shaped cut on top and a tear on top, but overall box and color, etc is good for the age. The Music is in tact, but torn and soiled. See photos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n