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Sopranino saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1925 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: New Wonder 20M (Series II)
Serial No: M161776
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART IND. / U.S.A.
MarkingsEngraved on lower back side: PATD DEC 8 1914. / 1119954 / Eb / M161776 / L
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 161776
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 161776
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-E. One octave key. Bis Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Knurled G# touchpiece. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 18-3/8 in (468 mm)
Bell diameter: 2-1/2 in (65 mm)
Bell diameter: 2-1/2 in (65 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00493