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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Maker: Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Distributor: C. G. Conn
Distributor: Aaron Burdwise
Date: 1924-1940 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North America
Model: Artist Brand
Serial No: P15153
SignedEngraved on bell: ARTIST BRAND / A. BURDWISE / BALTIMORE, MD. / U.S.A.
MarkingsStamped below right-hand thumbrest: PATD. DEC. 8.1914 / 1119954 / C / P15153 / L
Stamped on backside of side Bb key: 15153
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Off-set G# in plateau keys with mother-of-pearl touchpiece. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Key location on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.


DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 48-1/2 in (1232 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 00914