Serpent

This instrument is made of wood and covered with black leather, it has three keys and an ivory mouthpiece. Serpents were commonly played in the 18th century in churches and by military bands although this one is slightly later.

Object no :

EAMU038a, b, c

Collection :

Charles van Raalte

Creator :

Thomas Prowse

Place of Production :

London

Dimensions :

NA

Materials :

leatherbound wood, brass, ivory

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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