Saxie. Nominal pitch: lowest note D₄.
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Alternative TitleSaxie. |
InstrumentSoprano saxophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerCouesnon |
Place MadeParis ; Europe ; Western Europe ; France |
Date MadeCirca 1935 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Body of lacquered brass. Curved alto saxophone shaped body in one piece with six finger-holes and two keys. Two diametrically opposed vent holes on either side of the instrument just above u-bend. Wooden single reed mouthpiece with brass ligature band. Curved brass thumb rest and loop for attaching a strap. L0: octave key. L1: T (B₄). L2: T (A₄). L3: T (G₄). R1: T (F₄). R2: T (E₄). R3: T (D₄). R4: key for F♯₄, D♯₅ and F♯₅. Keyhead type: modern. Keymount type: pillars with adjustable screw and torsion spring on either side of the key. Overall size: 492. Sounding length: from top of mouthpiece to middle of vent holes: 421. Bore: at top 8.6; bell diameter: 98.4. Inscription: "COUESNON & CIE / - PARIS - / CHATEAU THIERRY / FRANCE / = SAXIE = / U.S. PATENTN JUNE 3RD 1924 / -BTE S.G.D.G - ". General literature references: Rycroft 1999. |
Other InformationGeneral usage of type: Patented as a domestic amateur instrument in the U.S.A. in 1924 by Frederick B. Hammann. |
NotesMelanie Piddocke, 10.11.10. |
Measurements492. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number3867 |