C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Distributor
C. Bruno & Son
Date1919-1926 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedNew York, New York, United States, North America
ModelPerfection
Serial No.P23881
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: PERFECTION / MADE / U.S.A. / BRUNO / N.Y.MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. DEC. 8. 1914. / 1119954 / C / P23881 / L
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. 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. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Key location on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 47-3/4 in (1212 mm)
Bell diameter: 5-1/16 in (129 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01796
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.
Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
