C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
Frank Holton & Company
Date1927-1930 ca.
Place MadeElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, North America
ModelRudy Wiedoeft
Serial No.38322
SignedEngraved on bell (burnished): MADE BY / Frank Holton & Co. / ELKHORN / WIS. MarkingsEngraved on ribbon beside signature text on bell: Rudy Wiedoeft MODEL
Geometric and floral design engraved around signature text on bell
Stamped on lower back side: C / 38322 / L P
Stamped on low register key (near low C): PAT. / APLD / FOR
DescriptionSilver-plated brass body and keywork. Burnished engravings on bell. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces and rollers. One octave key. Bis Bb key. Alternate high F key. Split low C register key/vent. Split Eb key. Alternate high palm trill key (allows trills from high C to high D, high C# to high D, high D to high Eb). Alternate G# trill key in right hand.
DimensionsTotal height straight line – 663 mm (26 1/16”)
Total height curve from above from neck to bottom – 902 mm (35 ½”)
Total height of body straight line – 603 mm (23 11/16”)
Bell diameter – 126 mm (4 15/16”)
Height of bottom to bottom of bell – 336 mm (13 3/16”)
Height of bottom to top of bell – 404 mm (15 7/8”)
Length of neck straight line – 215 mm (8 7/16”)
Length of neck curve from above – 301 mm (11 13/16”)
Length of bell’s flare from inside bell – 20 mm (¾”)
Length of bell’s flare from outside bell – 15 mm (9/16”)
Width of bottom straight line, from key guard but not including key guard –
111 mm (4 5/16”)
Width of outside of bottom bow, from ferrule to ferrule – 238 mm (9 5/16”)
Height of mouthpiece – 88 mm (3 7/16”)
Circumference of mouthpiece at widest point – 100 mm (3 7/8”)
Circumference of end plug exterior – 88 mm (3 7/16”)
Circumference of end plug interior – 82 mm (3 3/16”)
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Craig Anderson, 2009
Object number14431
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