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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Maker: Buescher Band Instrument Company
Distributor: Lyon & Healy
Date: 1914-1923 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Model: American Professional
Serial No: 56593
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: Lyon & Healy / AMERICAN / Professional / Chicago
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: 56593 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PATD DEC 8 1914
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill 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: 48 in (1222 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-5/8 in (118 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00624