The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-120.



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Item Type: Concertina

Summary Labels and Serial Numbers End Frets Fingering System Straps and Holding Devices Fret Baffle Action Board Reeds and Reed Pans Bellows Case and Other

Reeds and Reed Pans

Reed Pans Summary: Conventional radial pans with central hole, inset flush to bellows-frame, and with narrow dividers clad in conventional yellow chamois. The pans are flush to the bellows-frame and reed-pans.

Reed Pans Main Labels: No Label.

Reed Pans Stamps: L & R, Twice

Reed Pans Serial Numbers: 630 Twice at top chambers

Reed Pans Gasketry: Unusual dark brown glossy chamois leather.

Reed Pans Right Hand Cross Pieces: RH: 1 of cork.

Reed Pans Left Hand Cross Pieces: LH: 1 x Cork

Reeds Summary: 44 pairs of wedge profiled, square-ended reeds, brass frames and nickel tongues each secured by two brass screws.

Reed Frame Material: Tapered brass reed frames.

Reed Tongue Material: Nickel

Reed Frame Shape: Tapered, and square-ended.

Reed Tongue Profile: Parallel

Reed Securing Screws: Two brass securing screws.

Stamps on Reed Frames: Note names on frames only.





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The Concertina Museum Collection

Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams

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