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Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Date1923 ca.
Place MadeElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, North America
ModelRevelation
Serial No.13862
SignedStamped on bell, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / Frank Holton Co. / ELKHORN, / WIS.
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: Eb / 13862 / LP
Stamped under high F#, alternate F#, side Bb, side C, and high E touchpieces (some partially covered by cork): 3862
DescriptionSatin finish, gold-plated brass with burnished keys and bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. High F#, Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl 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 (1045 m)
Bell diameter: 4-13/16 in (122 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00834
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