Serpent. Nominal pitch: 8-ft C.
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Alternative TitleSerpent. |
InstrumentSerpent |
Instrument FamilyWind |
Date MadeCirca 1840 |
DescriptionOverall size: 736; bell external diameter 107. Bore: at distal end of crook 23.0. Dia of mouthpiece receiver: m.r.t. 13.9 13.5. Technical description: leather covered wood with brass fittings; ivory chimneys on tone holes; loop for sling on central stay. No inscriptions. Saddle of one key (3rd from bottom) has come adrift an inadequate repair. Purchased by lender with and probably formerly used with mouthpiece (4441). |
NotesR. Parks, 18.12.04. |
Measurements736; bell external diameter 107. |
Provenanceex- Ernst Buser collection. ; on loan to the Collection. |
CollectionMIMEd |
Accession Number4440 |