Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Distributor
Lyon & Healy
Date1923-1924 ca.
Place MadeLa Porte, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelAmerican Professional
Serial No.18452
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: AMERICAN / PROFESSIONAL / THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART, IND. / EbMarkingsStamped on lower back side: A / 18452 / L
DescriptionBrass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. 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: 41-3/4 in (1061 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-11/16 in (120 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01752
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