Clavicor in E flat. Brass body with plated ferrule on bell neck. Three Stölzel valves arranged in line. One short crook secured by butterfly screw on receiver. Socket for music card holder on bell stay. Mouthpiece missing. Bell is stamped: Gautrot Brevete/a PARIS/GA/a Euterpe/CARDOZO/& COMPANHIA/118 Rua da Quitanda 118/RIO DA JANEIRO; The initials GA are stamped within an oval outline with an anchor in the centre. Valve casings stamped 1,2,3 respectively.
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