Alto saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Distributor
H. & A. Selmer, Inc.
Date1915-1916 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelSelmer-American No. 152
Serial No.32873
SignedEngraved on bell: SELMER – AMERICAN / ELKHART – IND. / U.S.A.MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. SEPT. 14. 1915 / 1153489 / A / 32873 / L
Stamped underneath low C# touchpiece: A
Stamped underneath low B touchpiece: 2
Stamped underneath low C touchpiece: 1
DescriptionTwo sections: neck and body with attached bell. Satin-finish, silver-plated brass body with burnished accents, keywork and guards. Gold-wash on bell interior. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces and rollers. Keywork with 23 touchpieces. Split bell keys: low B on left side; low B-flat on right; low C-sharp at the lower bow, right side. Single octave key. Bis B-flat key. Forked F-sharp key. Side B-flat and C keys. Alternate G-sharp trill. Split E-flat key. Drawn tone holes (US Patent #1153489 filed by C. G. Conn, Inc.). Decorative leaf garlands engraving above and below signature text.
DimensionsOverall height: 631mm
Bell diameter: 121mm
ProvenancePreviously owned and used by John Elmer Disch (1892-1984), Sioux City, Iowa.
Credit LineGift of Lillian M. Disch, 1984
Object number03502
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