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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

Baritone saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

Maker: C. G. Conn
Date: 1906 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Wonder
Serial No: 11625
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. CONN / ELKHART, IND.

MarkingsStamped on lower back side: 11625
Stamped on neck: 11025
Attached to top of neck is a brass leaf (probably added as a patch)
DescriptionRaw brass (later). Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Split Eb attached to regular Eb key/key guard. Brass touchpieces. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb right side; low C# and low B on left side.



DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 80 in (2032 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/2 in (190 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00482