Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
Frank Holton & Company
Date1925 ca.
Place MadeElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, North America
ModelRevelation
Serial No.22294
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / Frank Holton + Co. (script) / ELKHORN / WIS.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: Eb / 22294 / L PDescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. C/D trill key. Split Eb key. Alternate high front F. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C, low C#, low B on right side; low Bb on left side.DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 41 in (1039 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-3/4 in (121 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01786
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