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Boxwood; ivory mounts: 6 brass keys (C, C sharp, D sharp, F sharp, G sharp, B flat) mounted in turned blocks; the C and C sharp keys with overlapping touch-pieces; a single tuning hole c. 10mm above bell socket; no twin holes. A globular baluster top with ivory terminal disc.

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  • Inscriptions:On bell: "ROBERT WOLFE & CO. / CORNHILL / LONDON"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 537mm.