Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Distributor
Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.
Date1913-1918 ca.
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedCincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America
ModelAmerican
Serial No.30641
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: THE / WURLITZER / AMERICAN / - MADE BY - / Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. / - CHICAGO - / CINCINNATIStamped on top: PiTT / American
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: LOW PITCH / 30641
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B on left; low Bb on right.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 87 in (2210 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/2 in (190 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00936
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