Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1926 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model12M
Serial No.M180276
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design (barely visible due to lacquer): MADE BY / C.G. CONN LTD. / ELKHART – IND. / U.S.A.On metal label on exterior of case: CHOICE OF THE ARTISTS / CONN
Handwritten on masking tape in black ballpoint pen attached to exterior of case near handle: Conn – Baritone Sax 005 / Fritz – YanktonNo 111
Mouthpiece – Black colored with dark brown wooden fading, slight concave edge, medium baffle, long rounded shank, no signature text, for bass saxophone, came with gold-colored metal ligature with two screws (missing bottom screw) for bass saxophone, and gold-colored metal cap for baritone saxophone
Reed – Very dirty and chipped, grooved lines cut into back, for baritone saxophone
CHIRON / Vibrator / FRANCE / REG. U.S.A. / 2 ½
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. DEC. 8 1914 / 1119954 / B / M180276 / L
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 180276
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Knurled G# plateau key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb on right side; low C# and low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 84-1/4 in (2140 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00240
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