Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1921 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 12M
Serial No.67698
SignedEngraved on bell: MADE BY / C. G. Conn Ltd. / ELKH (buffed out)MarkingsStamped on lower back side: PATD. DEC. 8. 1914 / 1119954 / B / 67698 / L
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 Bb right side; low C# and low B on left side. Missing key and its mechanism.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 83-1/4 in (2115 mm)
Bell diameter: 7-1/2 in (190 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04106
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