Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1923 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 6M
Serial No.117910
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART IND. / U. S. A.MarkingsStamped on backside: PATD. DEC. 8. 1914. / 1119954 / A / 117910 / L
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engravings. Gold wash bell interior, keywork, braces, and engraving. 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. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C#, low C, and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 41-1/2 in (1054 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-5/8 in (117 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01750
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