Images from The Utley Virtual Gallery Copper Serpent by William Lander, ca. 1825 NMM 7129. Serpent in C by William Lander, Mere, Wiltshire, England, ca. 1825. Copper and brass. Three keys. The instrument's construction, from two separate metal sheets, imitates the way in which wooden serpents were traditionally constructed out of two pieces glued together. The flaring bell is very unusual for a serpent. This may be the only surviving musical instrument made by Lander (1763-1843), who was a brazier and inventor. Joe R. & Joella F. Utley Collection, 1999.   Click arrow to continue Utley Virtual Gallery Tour Go to Utley Gallery Tour Index Go to Virtual Gallery Tour Index A postcard of this serpent is available from the Gift Shop Go to Checklist of Serpents in the Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Collection of Brass Instruments National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD   57069 ©National Music Museum, 2002-2006 Most recent update:   December 19, 2006 You are the 3,364th visitor to this page since June 24, 2002. The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page