Baritone saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1915 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 12M
Serial No.34586
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / (script) C. G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART – IND.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: B / 34586 / H
DescriptionLacquered brass (later). Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl 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: 79-1/2 in (2019 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/4 in (185 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number03190
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