Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch
Distributor
Buescher Band Instrument Company
Distributor
William Tonk & Brother Company
(also known as Tonk Brothers Company)
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelSuperior
Serial No.P24153
SignedEngraved on bell: TONK / SUPERIOR / SAXOPHONEStamped 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 LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01788
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