Oliver Ditson Low Pitch Alto

I own an Oliver Ditson low pitch alto. I bought back in 1972 and was told it was a silver Martin although nothing on it says Martin. Engraving under the bell simply says: Oliver Ditson Boston New York The back is stamped: A LOW PITCH 189504 I have what I believe is the original case, mouth piece and ligature. The ligature is also stamped with an A. I played this sax in High School but switched to bari in college. I wanted to play in the jazz/stage band as a freshman and the alto players were too good. I haven't played regularly for over 30 years but still enjoy picking it up and wailing every once in a while. I read an article in the Post Dispatch about SaxQuest this morning and it got me thinking about my old/vintage sax. If anyone has found out more about the Oliver Ditsons or can further help identify the origins of mine I would greatly appreciate it.

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