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Tenor saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Trade Name: George M. Bundy
Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Distributor: H. & A. Selmer, Inc.
Date: 1927-1935 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Serial No: 52503
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by geometric design: Geo M. Bundy / ELKHART – IND. / U.S.A.
MarkingsHandwritten on bell above signature text: BROOKiNGS HS / 48
Stamped on lower back side: PATD. SEPT. 14, 1915 / 1153489 / T / 52503 / L
Stamped on lower back side: PATD. SEPT. 14, 1915 / 1153489 / T / 52503 / L
DescriptionLacquered brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Articulated G# plateau key. Alternate high F key. Alternate G# trill key. Articulated G#. 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: 57-1/2 in (1458 mm)
Bell diameter: 6-1/4 in (159 mm)
Bell diameter: 6-1/4 in (159 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01757