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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch

Maker: Frank Holton & Company
Date: 1920 ca.
Place Made:Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, North America
Model: Revelation
Serial No: 11653
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / Frank Holton + Co. (script) / ELKHORN / WIS.
MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: C / 11653 / L P
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished bell interior. 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. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl 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: 48-1/2 in (1232 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01787