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Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Date1928-1930 ca.
Place MadeLa Porte, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelAmerican Artist
Serial No.203069
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: AMERICAN / ARTIST

MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PAT. / APLD. / FOR / A / 203069 / L
Stamped underneath high E touchpiece: 203069
Stamped underneath side Bb, side C, high D, and high F: 069
DescriptionSilver-plated brass with gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side. Beveled tone holes.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 41-1/8 in (1045 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-3/4 in (122 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00507
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