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Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Maker: Cleveland Musical Instrument Company
Distributor: H. N. White Company
Date: 1930-1935 ca.
Place Made:Cleveland, Ohio, United States, North America
Model: American Standard
Serial No: C26190
SignedEngraved on bell in stylized badge: AMERICAN / STANDARD / HIGH GRADE / MADE BY / CLEV. MUS. INS. CO. / CLEV,D – O. “EQUA-TRU” / “KING” A
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: C-26190
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Motherof-pearl touchpieces. 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: 41 in (1044 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-9/16 in (117 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00649