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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1935 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: 12M
Serial No: M270485
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by Art Deco designs including a woman in a pentagon: MADE – BY / C.G. CONN LTD. / ELKHART – IND. / U.S.A.
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. DEC. 8 1914 / 1119954 / B / M270485 / L
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 270485
Stamped underneath G# touchpiece: 270485
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving and key work. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Knurled G# plateau key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-peal little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb right side; low C# on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 84-3/4 in (2150 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (184 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01208