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Boxwood; ivory bell rim: 2 silver keys mounted in turned rings, the C key with "butterfly" touch-piece and octagonal cover, the D sharp key with round touch-piece and octagonal cover; the C key with "CM" stamped on the touch-piece: a bulbous baluster and bobbin top: twin holes for L3 and R1. The middle socket cracked and secured by a thread binding.

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  • Inscriptions:On bell only: "CAHUSAC / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 576mm.