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Soprano saxophone, B-flat, high pitch
Soprano saxophone, B-flat, high pitch
Soprano saxophone, B-flat, high pitch

Soprano saxophone, B-flat, high pitch

Date1898-1916 ca.
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
ModelEvette & Schaeffer
Serial No.none
SignedEngraved on bell: BUFFET / Crampon & Cie / A PARIS
Engraved on bell barely legible: [not legible] Schaeffer
The silver plating was removed over this part of the signature text.
Engraved on bell: Apre o Me on Buffet – Crampon & Cie / 18 + 20 Passage du Gd Cerf / Paris
Stamped on top of mouthpiece: BUFFET / Crampon & Cie / PARIS
Ligature – Silver colored metal, two gold colored metal screws,
Reed – Signature text worn off, lightly used,
Cap – Silver, opened at the top, discolored spot near top back side,
Neck strap – Brass S hook, brown bead, tied string
Parts stored in box B of conservation materials, JH6
MarkingsEngraved on bell underneath signature text: Sold By / Frank Holton Co. / Chicago
The silver plating was removed over this part on the bell making it barely legible.
Engraved on bell above signature text: Property of / [not legible] Chicago
The silver plating was removed over this part on the bell making it barely legible.
Stamped underneath low Bb touchpiece: 8
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Curved soprano with integral neck and dual octave keys. Written range: Bb-Eb. 2 octave keys. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C key. Split Eb key. Alternate low Bb, low B, and low C# touchpieces on right hand. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low Bb and low C# on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 28 3/16 in (716 mm)
Bell diameter: 4 in (102 mm)

ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number02523
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