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Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch

Maker: Buescher
Maker: Buescher Band Instrument Company
Distributor: J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Company
Date: 1920-1930 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North America
Model: Harwood Professional
Serial No: 73405
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: HARWOOD / PROFESSIONAL / JENKINS / - MUSIC – CO. - / KANSAS CITY / - MO. - TRADE MARK

MarkingsStamped on lower back side: 73405 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8. 1914.

DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving. Gold wash bell interior. Curved soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 27 in (684 mm)
Bell diameter: 3-1/8 in (81 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00494