C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Maker
H. N. White Company
Date1919-1928 ca.
Place MadeCleveland, Ohio, United States, North America
ModelKing
Serial No.44613
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: KING / MADE BY / THE / H.N. WHITE CO. / CLEV,D / O.MarkingsStamped on lower back side: LOW PITCH / 44613
Stamped on bottom of neck: 4461 [3 scratched off]
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Lacquered bell interior (later). Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill key. Alternate high F key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Black 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: 48 in (1219 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (124 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01494
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