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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Maker: Buffet-Crampon & Cie
Distributor: Evette & Schaeffer
Date: 1890-1915 ca.
Place Made:Paris, France, Europe
Model: Evette & Schaeffer
Serial No: 18671
SignedStamped in logo on side of bell: BUFFET / Crampon & Cie / A PARIS
Engraved in script on bell: Evette & Schaeffer / Ance Mon Buffet-Crampon & Cie / 18 & 20 Passage du Gd Cerf / Paris / 18671
Engraved in script on bell: Evette & Schaeffer / Ance Mon Buffet-Crampon & Cie / 18 & 20 Passage du Gd Cerf / Paris / 18671
MarkingsStamped near signature: MADE IN / FRANCE / HP
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Written range: Bb-Eb. Dual octave keys. Bis Bb, side Bb (missing keywork), forked F# (later, removed and sealed), side C keys (missing keywork). Split Eb key with doughnut key. Alternate low Bb, low B, low C# touchpieces on right hand. Leadpipe extended. 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.
DimensionsApporximate sounding length: 80 in (2032 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-3/8 in (187 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-3/8 in (187 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00495