The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:D-251.



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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

Case and Other

Main Case: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered case, solid bevelled rosewood lid, velvet-lined, lock cartouche has modren chromed lock fitted over, brass lock still present within, original leather top-strap (a rare survival).

Main Case Shape: Hexagonal

Main Case Measurement: 183 x 164mm tall.

Main Case Material: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered case, solid bevelled rosewood lid.

Main Case Lock: Lock present, but overlaid with a modern chromed metal clasp-lock.

Main Case Hinges: Two brass hinges, 4 screws each, stamped "B M & Co,. Patent".

Main Case Straps: O riginal leather top-strap present (a rare survival).





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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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