Serpent

Serpent. Wood bound with black leather. Brass crook, keys and upper bend, which is probably a later repair. Eleven brass keys, saddle mounted with round flat flaps and leather pads. Two keys are on the back. One key is mounted on a plate positioned across the upper right bend. Two others are mounted on a plate across the lower left bend. Centrally positioned metal stays support the three bends. Metal bell ferrule has scalloped inner edge. Ring for a strap mounted inside the lower bend close to the bell opening. The mouthpiece, which is probably not original, has a wide, shallow cup and a wide rim.