Keyed in F, the F-mezzo design is a unique hybrid between the Chu Berry and the Naked Lady with same side bell keys.
HOLTON SERIAL NUMBER CHART FULL
These were the most eloborate Conn saxophones ever made with extravagant engraving and full pearl touches. Wonder Improved & Wonder Perfected - Elkhart IND Wonder Improved - Elkhart IND & Worcester MASS In 1964, after pressures to offer a complete range of woodwind.
As the war ended, the Holton Company saw steady growth. Serial number is 17005 and on valve casing is marked 4.5,6. So if the serial number (13599) is correct, your alto saxophone is most probably a Revelation model, the main series at that time. Throughout World War II as most manufacturers did, the Holton Company turned to making components for the military. From the serial number collection above you can see that the numbers range from ca. *date/serial number relationships during WW II production and immediate post-production are based on our data collected from original sales receipts found in cases. In 1939, Frank Holton sold his company to Fred Kull, a company employee. * This complete Buescher serial number chart was derived from the data of Albert Mensinga plus our own data compiled from original sales receipts found in cases of specific instruments. Antoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 10 Rue Neuve-Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 50 Rue Saint-Georges à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 26 Rue de Rocroy à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 39 Rue de Dunkerque à parisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 56 Rue Laffitte à ParisĪntoine Joseph (Adolphe) Sax 6 Rue Lallier à Paris