"Modele 22" was Selmers 1st saxophone, they were made between 1922 and 1925 .The serial numbers started from approximately 750 to 4450,which indicates that they made quite a few during this period. It had a small bore which probably suited the style of music of the time.They were also available with the Adolphe name. The very early models had no high F key and just went to high Eb.Some had double octave mechanisms and some only went down to low B

This early British import was stamped "Modele 1922" with the name of the Brtitish Agent also stamped on the Bell "J R Lafleur & Son Ltd which was a division of Boosey & Hawkes.The serial number is No 1143 which dates from the year 1922..

They made a full range of saxophones:Sopranos,Altos,Tenors,C Melodies and Eb Baritones. They were all stamped with the Henri Selmer Signature and with the address' 4 Place Dancourt Paris'

Some were heavily engraved but most were not. They were available in Silver,Gold lacquer and Gold plate