Tenor saxophone, B-flat, low pitch
Maker
C. G. Conn, Ltd.
Date1919 ca.
Place MadeElkhart, Indiana, United States, North America
ModelNew Wonder 8M
Serial No.56362
SignedEngraved on bell, surrounded by foliate design: MADE BY / C. G. CONN Ltd. / ELKHART / IND.MarkingsStamped below thumbrest: PATD.DEC.8.1914 / 119954 / T
DescriptionSatin finish, silver-plated brass with burnished engraving and keywork. Gold wash bell interior. Written range: Bb-F. One octave key. Bis Bb, side Bb, forked F#, side C keys. Front high F key. Alternate G# trill key. Split Eb key. Mother-of-pearl touchpieces. Mother-of-pearl 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: 54-1/2 in (1384 mm)
Bell diameter: 6-1/4 in (160 mm)
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number01206
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