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Saxophone

Tenor saxophone in Bb of brass, some keys with mother of pearl. With plastic mouthpiece with reed.

  • Date:
    c.1925
  • Maker:
    Martin? Lewin Brothers (dealers)
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France?
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  • Materials:Brass;Metal;Mother of Pearl;Shell;Plastic;Synthetic
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  • Inscriptions:LEWIN BROS 17 MOOR ST. LONDON W 1 ENGLAND [with flower around it, on bell] LOW PITCH T 192195 [man with bugle and banner] A NAME THAT WILL LEWIN YOU [illegible word] TRUE PERFECTION [on body]
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 820 mm Max Diam [bell] = 145 mm