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Natural trumpet

Silver plated, used as one of a pair with RCM0624, at Guildford Assizes. Modern red cord & tassel; bell garland decorated with foliate arabesques; ball decorated with concentric rings, sleeves with foliate design. Associated mouthpiece brass with silver rim, inscribed "H. KEAT & / SONS / LONDON".

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  • Inscriptions:On bell: "Prize Medals / BY APPOINTMENT TO THE / CONTRACTORS / & / MANUFACTURERS / WAR & INDIAN OFFICES / HENRY KEAT & SONS / 105 & 103 / MATTHIAS RD / STOKE NEWINGON G:N / LONDON / N"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 636mm (without mouthpiece).