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Rosewood; simple silver mounts: conical bore; large finger holes: ten silver keys and one covered hole, mounted on pillars, three on rod axles. Keys include Capeller key and duplicate C for RI, with duplicate touch for B flat. The thumb touch for duplicate E has been removed.

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  • Inscriptions:On body: "BOOSEY & SONS / 24 HOLLES STREET / LONDON" and "4675 / RSP (monogram) / R.S.PRATTEN'S / PERFECTED"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 656mm