Double Bass Selmer Metal Bridge

[Sonya]

Hi just hoping you can help me. In a very similar situation - my father passed away 3 years ago. His double bass sits on a chair in my lounge. He used to play Jazz in the Westend back in the 60s in the Bluebird in London.
So now has come the time to make a decision - What to do with it. I wanted to keep it for the memories but it seems a shame that no one plays.
My husband has suggested the loft (Attic) but I think maybe I should sell it and give my family a share of the money. If its not really worth much I think I shall carefully store it and hope a family member may be interested in playing it in the future.
I know its older than me (46). It has a metal bridge, which is stamped London Salmer. The beading at the bottom is damaged both sides, although overall its condition is good. There are no markings to suggest the maker/country.
It is beautiful to me but that maybe because it reminds me of my dad, a true friend . He was Jamaican, born 1935 - father Illinois, Mother Jamaican. Studied music and printing. Arrived in England 1957, eloped to Gretna Green Scotland1959.
So now I have to make a decision and hope you can help
I shall try posting some pictures to assist and thank you in anticipation.
Sonya Schulz

 

[Matthew Tucker]

Sonya please try and take some more photos of the scroll, a closeup of the edges (use the macro button on your camera) and a full frontal shot. Its a little difficult to get an idea of what the bass is from those two pics, but the edges in the CU pic seem to indicate that it's a carved bass, and could be quite nice. I assume you've shone a torch into the FF holes and looked for a label inside?

 

[Sonya]

these are the pics I have recently taken will take some more tomorrow and post thank you for your help
sonya