Baritone saxophone. Nominal pitch: E-flat.
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Alternative TitleBaritone saxophone. |
InstrumentBaritone saxophone |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBoosey & Co |
Place MadeUnited Kingdom ; Europe ; London ; England |
Date MadeCirca 1907 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Silver-plated brass; fitting for music card holder. Curved body with looped neck. Silver plated thumb rest and loop for neck strap. L0: Two simple octave keys. L1: B₄; E♭₆; F₆. L2: A₄. L3: G₄. L4: G♯₄; B₃; B♭₃. R1: F₄; side B♭₄; C₅. R2: E₄. R3: D₄. R4: E♭₄; C₄. Keymount type: pillars mounted on plates. Keyhead type: modern. Serial number: 17423. Overall size: height 958; bell 161. Bore: 14 at top of body; bell diameter: 161. Inscribed on side of bell "Approved by E Mills" / trumpet-and-banner trademark containing "TRADE MARK" and "BOOSEY" / BOOSEY & Co. / MAKERS / 295 REGENT STt. / LONDON / 17423" and "R.A.M.C." With original brown leather rigid fitted case, stamped on lid "R.A.M.C. / BAND". Repair History: Guard and spring missing from lowest tone-hole. Bracing between body and bell separated from body. Denting to bell around seat of bracing. Slight denting along body. |
Other InformationSpecific usage history: Presumably used in the band of the Royal Army Medical Corps, active 1898-1984. |
NotesR. Parks, 2.8.03. Melanie Piddocke, 10.11.10. |
Measurementsheight 958; bell 161. |
Provenanceon loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4270 |