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Serpent

The body of leather covered wood; the crook of brass; the mouthpiece of ivory; the bell rim and crook socket sheathed in brass: in serpent form: 6 finger holes bushed with ivory; 4 brass keys with plain round covers mounted in saddles.

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  • Inscriptions:"F.PRETTY.MAKER 135 / MITRE ST. LAMBETH"
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  • Repository:Royal College of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Length: circa 890mm.