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Serpent

Serpent of leather-covered wood with three brass keys, brass crook and mouthpiece. The fingerholes are ivory bushed. Four stays, probably of brass, painted black.

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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Leather;Skin;Animal;Brass;Metal;Ivory;Tooth;Animal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 720 mm Max W = 410 mm Max Diam [bell] = 105 mm