Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1926 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 6M
Serial No.M172708
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKHART – IND. / U. S. A.MarkingsStamped on backside: PAT’D DEC. 8, 1914 / 1119954 / A / M172708 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished keys and engraving. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Microtuner on neck, adjacent to mouthpiece. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Alternate high F key. Split Eb key. Knurled G# key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B on left side; and low C#, low C; low Bb on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 41-1/2 in (1054 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-1/2 in (120 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01837
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