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African blackwood, in two joints, with three nickel silver mounts. Five circular nickel silver keys in wooden mounts. Pitch of the instrument: B. In own brown leather case, for attachment to a belt, with "W.L.J. 50th Batt. Band 3854", scratched on the back, and "3854 W.L. Jenkin" scratched on one side.

  • Date:
    c.1905–1910
  • Maker:
    Henry Potter & Co [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    National Museums Liverpool
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:"Hy. Potter & Co., London", on the head joint, and "Hy. Potter & Co. 35 & 38 West Street, Charing Road, London", on the main body joint
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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Overall length 387mm, length from centre of mouthhole to foot 317mm, bore of head joint 12.7mm, bore of foot 9mm