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Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Maker: attributed to L. Pierret
Date: 1906-1920 ca.
Place Made:Paris, France, Europe
Serial No: none
SignedEngraved vertically on bell: Ch. Jerome. (script)
MarkingsStamped on bell: EXCHANGED FOR / NEW BUESCHER / ELKHART, IND. / 6231
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. “Low B” model (Written range: B-F). Dual octave keys. Side C key. No mother-of-pearl. No little finger rollers. No bis-Bb key, no forked F# key, no front F mechanism, no G# trill key, no forked Eb mechanism. Low C# on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 36-1/4 in (933 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/16 in (113 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/16 in (113 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00478