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Cornet, brass body, stays and ferrules. 'Bailey's Improved' design with long, open wrap. Three Berlin valves. Tuning slides in mouthpipe and valve loops. Water key. Hook for right fourth finger. Shanks for C and B flat. Silver plated mouthpiece presumed original. Bell and bottom of bell-pipe dented. Stamped: J. Wallis & Son Ltd. Paris and London N.W.
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