c. 1895 Conn Wonder Alto Saxophone GL-207_A17-12

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Title: Alto Saxophone

Maker: C. G. Conn

Model: Wonder

Date: c. 1895

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 197

Accession Number: GL-207_A17-12

Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969

Notes:

  • Historically significant as one of the first saxophones built in America.

  • Original silver and gold finish with elaborate engraving. Beautifully designed and constructed.

  • High pitch

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