Soprano saxophone, B-flat, high pitch
Maker
Romeo Orsi
Date1925-1940 ca.
Place MadeMilan, Italy, Europe
Model106
Serial No.1565
SignedStamped on bell: DITTA / PROF. ROMEO ORSI / PREMIATA E PRIVILEGIATA FABBRICA / DI ISTRUMENTI MUSICALI / Milano – Italia / [trade mark of dancing bears] / ESPORTAZIONE MONDIALEMarkingsStamped on base plate attached to low C/Eb: 1565
DescriptionNickel silver-plated brass. Straight soprano with integral neck and dual octave keys. Written range: Bb-Eb. 2 octave keys. Side Bb and C keys. No mother-or-pearl. No little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# on back; low B on front.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 23 11/16 in (602 mm)
Bell diameter: 3 5/16 in (85 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02027
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
