Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1926 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 18M
Serial No.M187808
SignedEngraved on bell, enclosed by broken circle: / MADE / BY / C. G. / --Conn / Ltd. / ELKHART, IND. / - U.S.A. -MarkingsM187808 (found beside low C tone hole)
DescriptionStraight model. Finish 00: quadruple gold plate, completely hand burnished bell, richly engraved. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces and rollers. Low C#-B keys in straight line with rollers. Forked Eb key (not spring shut) in regulation with lower stack keys. Custom engraving on back includes an oval panel with the figures of Leda and a satyr.
Dimensionslength: 66.5; width (smallest): 1.19; width (largest): 9.17
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Published References"Important Instruments Acquired in 1993." _The Shrine to Music Museum Newsletter_ 21, No. 2 (January 1994): 2-7.
Credit LineJohn Powers Collection, 1993
Object number05661
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Pan American Band Instrument and Case Company, Division of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
1920-1930 ca.
