The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-209.



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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

Action Board

Action Board Summary: The instrument's Action is made up of a curve-topped, triangular-based brass pillar with riveted pivot, and brass-wire levers, broader at the Pivot. Pallets of circular pale cardboard, all the same size, much moth damage to lambswool padding.

Action Board Pivot: Triangle/circle brass, with pivot

Action Board Levers: Brass wire.

Action Board Springs: Steel

Action Board Pallets: 24 per side, all same size

Action Board Air Valve: No

Action Board Securing-screw pattern: Triangle of three cylindrical wooden pillars.

Action Board Sub-fret-board Supports: None





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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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