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Bass saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1926 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: 14M
Serial No: 169631
SignedEngraved on bell inside scrolling banner, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. (script) / ELKHART – IND.
MarkingsEngraved above the signature: Brookings S. D. 4.
Stamped below the thumbrest: PAT’D DEC. 8, 1914 / III9954 / B / M169637 / L
Stamped on the back of g-sharp key: 169631
Stamped below the thumbrest: PAT’D DEC. 8, 1914 / III9954 / B / M169637 / L
Stamped on the back of g-sharp key: 169631
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished bell interior and engraving. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Knurled G# key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers.
DimensionsOverall height: 1311 mm
Bell diameter: 255 mm
Bell diameter: 255 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01059