Tenor saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Maker
V. Kohlert Sons
Date1900-1918 ca.
Place MadeKraslice (Graslitz), Austria, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedStamped on bell, in raised circular label with double-eagle and crown design: K.K. priv. Musik-Instrumentfabrik / V. Kohlert’s Söhne Graslitz i.B. / V.K.S. / SCHUTZ - / MARKETranslates to: Imperial Austria-Royal Bohemia privileged V. Kohlert’s Sons Musical Instrument Factory in Bohemia, [followed by] Trade Mark
"privileged" is similar to incorporated (translation provided by Arian Sheets, 5/12/2021)
MarkingsEngraved underneath signature on bell: AUSTRIA
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Front high F key. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Alternate low C#, low B and low Bb touchpieces on right hand. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 53-5/8 in (1361 mm)
Bell diameter: 6-3/8 in (162 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00563
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