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Mallet: chime bars.

Technical description: Hardwood barrel-shaped mallet head of length 62 with felt on one face and evidence of leather having been glued to other end; handle of cane of diameter 8 with a wooden end-piece having a steel ring fitted with a short rope loop. Total mass 69g; head mass 54g (78%).

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    Probably mid 20th century
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    University of Edinburgh
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:283