Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Maker
Maino & Orsi
Distributor
Vincenzo Spadea
Date1888-1891 ca.
Place MadeMilan, Italy, Europe
Model251
Serial No.42330
SignedStamped on bell: MAINO & ORSI / DEL / PROF. ROMEO ORSI / MILANO / RAPPRESENTANTE / PROF. VINCENZO SPADEA / NEW YORK / 42330MarkingsStamped at bottom of key work on body: 251
Written in black ball point pen in Arne B. Larson’s handwriting on masking tape attached to bottom bow: Orsi Double octave / 1880 Italy key
DescriptionBrass. Written range: B-F. Dual octave keys. Side Bb and side C key. No Bis Bb, no forked F#. No mother-of-pearl. Brass little finger rollers on C-Eb keys only. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 38-3/4 in (985 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-7/8 in (125 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00483
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