Tenor saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Distributor
H. & A. Selmer
Date1917-1927 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model
Serial No.118889
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by a foliate design: Selmer (stylized) / NEW YORKMarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 118889 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8, 1914
On underside of low B spatula key: L P T
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, 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. Black 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: 55 in (1396 mm)
Bell diameter: 5-1/2 in (140 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00978
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.