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Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch

Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch

Maker: Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Distributor: Buescher Band Instrument Company
Distributor: William Tonk & Brother Company (also known as Tonk Brothers Company)
Date: 1920-1930 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: Superior
Serial No: P24153
SignedEngraved on bell: TONK / SUPERIOR / SAXOPHONE
Stamped on top: THE / BUESCHER / ELKHART, IND. / C

MarkingsLyre with scroll around signature text engraved on bell
Stamped on back: PATD. DEC. 8 1914 / 1119954 / C / P24153 / L
DescriptionSilver-plated brass with gold wash bell interior. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate Eb trill key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 22 7/16 in (571 mm)
Bell diameter: 3 7/16 in (88 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01788