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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1926 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: 12M
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
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
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)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00240