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Natural trumpet

Silver plated, used as one of a pair with RCM 623 at Guildford Assizes; Bell garland decorated with foliate arabesques; ball decorated with concentric rings, sleeves with foliate design; modern red cord & tassel. Associated silver mouthpiece "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).