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Brass; plated brass mouthpiece: the bell pipe and mouth pipe bound with a hand grip of black cloth which is secured at the end with tricolor bands of lozenge design; a pair of suspension loops at the bows to which is attached a tricolor cord with tassels, the middle pipe being lapped with similar cord: the angled mouthpiece considered authentic; the associated tuning shank of doubtful authenticity.

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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 510mm.