Soprano saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Maker
Buescher
Distributor
J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Company
Date1920-1930 ca.
Place DistributedKansas City, Missouri, United States, North America
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelHarwood Professional
Serial No.73405
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: HARWOOD / PROFESSIONAL / JENKINS / - MUSIC – CO. - / KANSAS CITY / - MO. - TRADE MARKMarkingsStamped on lower back side: 73405 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PAT. DEC. 8. 1914.
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving. Gold wash bell interior. Curved soprano with integral neck. Written range: Bb-Eb. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Split Eb key. No mother-of-pearl. Black little finger rollers. Keys on bell (from player’s perspective) with low C# and low Bb on right side; low B on left side.
DimensionsApproximate sounding length: 27 in (684 mm)
Bell diameter: 3-1/8 in (81 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00494
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