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Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch
Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

Alto saxophone, E-flat, high pitch

Date1883-1916 ca.
Place MadeParis, France, Europe
Serial No.10251
SignedEngraved on right side of bell from player’s perspective: [Castle logo with 4 merlons] / Triebert Brevete / S.G.D.G. / Paris / [Couesnon logo] / H.P.
MarkingsEngraved on front side of bell from player’s perspective: 10251
Engraved on top of right hand thumb rest: D / A
Engraved underneath low C# touchpiece: S
Engraved underneath low B touchpiece: D
DescriptionSilver-plated brass.Written range: B-F. Dual octave keys. Side Bb and side C key. No Bis Bb, no forked F#. No little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# on right side; low B on left side.

DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 37-1/2 in (951 mm)
Bell diameter – 111 mm (4 5/16”)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00488
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