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Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Date: 1926-1927 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: True Tone 122
Serial No: 218150
SignedEngraved in shield with symmetrical scrolling design around entire bell: THE / Buescher / ELKHART / IND
MarkingsStamped on back behind low Bb key: 218150 / [triangle, tuning fork, and bell trademark] TRUE-TONE / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Split Eb key. Mother-of pearl touchpieces. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 25-11/16 in (652 mm)
Bell diameter: 3-5/8 in (92 mm)
Bell diameter: 3-5/8 in (92 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00739