C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Date1915-1918 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelHandcraft
Serial No.15620
SignedEngraved on bell inside shield, surrounded by foliate design: THE / Martin / BAND INST. / -CO- / ELKHART, / -IND.-MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 15620
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving, keywork, and bell interior. Gold wash keywork and bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Alternate G# 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 number01774
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1924-1940 ca.
