C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Distributor
C. G. Conn
Distributor
Aaron Burdwise
Date1924-1940 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedBaltimore, Maryland, United States, North America
ModelArtist 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 LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00914
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1919-1926 ca.
Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
