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Item Type: Concertina
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End Frets
Summary: The post-1848 machine-cut fretwork is now the standard format. The frets are machine-cut, flat to edges with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present). The ends and sides are of well-figured pale sycamore wood. Original straps and finger-rests.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 157mm.
End-Profile: Flat to edges with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present).
End Material: Single-ply pale and grained flat sycamore-wood ends.
End Bolts: Tall cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Post-1848 machine-cut fretwork as introduced by Louis Lachenal.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, scalloped shape to LH. Both labels present.
Strap Screw-insert type: No Strap-screw inserts fitted on this budget model.
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with most of the leather cladding. Three securing screws.
Fret Condition: Good.
Damage Summary: One broken thumbstrap.
