C-melody tenor saxophone, low pitch
Distributor
Lyon & Healy
Date1914-1923 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
Place DistributedChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
ModelAmerican Professional
Serial No.56593
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by floral design: Lyon & Healy / AMERICAN / Professional / ChicagoMarkingsStamped on lower back side: 56593 / LOW PITCH / LICENSE / PATD DEC 8 1914
DescriptionSilver-plated brass. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, and side C keys. Alternate G# trill 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: 48 in (1222 mm)
Bell diameter: 4-5/8 in (118 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00624
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