Hi all,
I recently came into ownership of a C Melody saxophone with minimal engraving, and I'm hoping for some assistance identifying the manufacturer and any other information I can get.
The engraving is limited to the front of the bell, which says "Standard Artist's Model" with some decorative engraving around it and the serial number, 50668, and "LP" on the back of the body. It has a curved neck and a brushed silver finish with what appears to be nickel silver keywork (there's quite a bit of tarnish and oxidation).
I don't have any pictures of the actual horn readily available, but I found one listed on an auction site that is identical:
The auction site wrongly identified the horn as a Conn from the 1950s, but the keywork and other design features bear a strong resemblance to 1920s Martins I've seen (no front F, LH pinky key shape, split bell keys, etc.)
I know there were a lot of stencils made in the '20s, but if anyone has information that would help me to positively identify the maker, I'd appreciate it!
I recently came into ownership of a C Melody saxophone with minimal engraving, and I'm hoping for some assistance identifying the manufacturer and any other information I can get.
The engraving is limited to the front of the bell, which says "Standard Artist's Model" with some decorative engraving around it and the serial number, 50668, and "LP" on the back of the body. It has a curved neck and a brushed silver finish with what appears to be nickel silver keywork (there's quite a bit of tarnish and oxidation).
I don't have any pictures of the actual horn readily available, but I found one listed on an auction site that is identical:
The auction site wrongly identified the horn as a Conn from the 1950s, but the keywork and other design features bear a strong resemblance to 1920s Martins I've seen (no front F, LH pinky key shape, split bell keys, etc.)
I know there were a lot of stencils made in the '20s, but if anyone has information that would help me to positively identify the maker, I'd appreciate it!