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Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Baritone saxophone, E-flat, low pitch

Maker: C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date: 1921 ca.
Place Made:Elkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Model: New 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 Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 04106