Soprano saxophone, C, low pitch
Date1925 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelHandcraft
Serial No.61880
SignedEngraved on bell: [in shield, surrounded by foliate design] MARTIN / Handcraft / ELKHART / INDMarkingsMARTIN / 61880 / LOW PITCH [on back]
DescriptionBrass. Straight soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Alternate Eb mechanism. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Ebonite (faded to brown) little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low B and low Bb on front; low C# on back.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 22 1/8 in (562 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number05020
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
