C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
Frank Holton & Company
Date1920-1925 ca.
Place MadeElkhorn, Wisconsin, United States, North America
ModelRevelation
Serial No.20969
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: MADE BY / Frank Holton + Co. (script) / ELKHORN / WIS.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: C / 20969 / 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 front F key. 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: 49 in (1245 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01780
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