C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Date1919 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelHandcraft
Serial No.18664
SignedEngraved on bell in shield, surrounded by scrolling design: THE / Martin / BAND INST / CO / ELKHART / INDMarkingsStamped below thumbrest: 18664 / LOW PITCH
DescriptionBrass, likely originally silver-plated. 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. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low B on left side; low Bb on right side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 49-1/2 in (1257 mm)
Bell diameter: 5 in (127 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02074
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