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C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Date: 1920-1930 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place Distributed:Buffalo, New York, United States, North America
Serial No: 24270
SignedEngraved on bell: BOEHM / BUFFALO / N.Y.
MarkingsStamped on lower back side: 24270 / LOW PITCH
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black little finger rollers. Key location on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 45-3/4 in (1161 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (125 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (125 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 01844