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Mouthpiece for serpent, formerly trombone.

Technical description: german silver or nickel-plated; shank lengthened by soldered-on brass sleeve; semi-flat rim contour; maximum bite curvature 1.0; intermediate cup shape; maximum throat curvature 15.Cup volume 6312; shape quotient 1.168. Repair History: Converted from a trombone mouthpiece for use as a serpent mouthpiece.

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    Probably late 19thcentury
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    University of Edinburgh
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    Probably Britain
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  • Repository:University of Edinburgh
  • Measurements:length 101.2; external diameter 38.8.