1941 Buescher 400 B7 “Top Hat and Cane” Alto Saxophone GL-302_A17-33

Title: Alto Saxophone

Maker: Buescher

Model: 400 B7 “Top Hat and Cane”

Date: 1941

Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Material: Brass

Serial Number: 296161

Accession Number: GL-302_A17-33

Provenance: Gift of the Family of Hugh Wray-McCann, 2017

Notes:

• Engaging design elements with a top hat and cane engraved on the bell and “Buescher 400” in silver script soldered to bell.

• Unusual structure with bell keys on the back side of the bell.

• Silver bell flare ring

• Mint condition

• Original finish

• Donated as a pair with 1943 Buescher 400 B11 “Top Hat and Cane” Tenor Saxophone GL-301_A17-32.

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