The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-005.



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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: Very simple radial pans inset to raised bellows-frame cradle.

Reed Pans Stamps: L & R

Reed Pans Serial Numbers: 120 twice

Reed Pans Gasketry: Thick grey chamois, very thick on pan-dividers.

Reed Pans Right Hand Cross Pieces: None

Reed Pans Left Hand Cross Pieces: None

Reeds Summary: 28 pairs of parallel-sided square-ended reeds, brass frames and brass tongues secured by two brass screws.

Reed Frame Material: Brass - rectangular, not tapered

Reed Tongue Material: Brass

Reed Frame Shape: Rectangular

Reed Tongue Profile: parallel

Reed Securing Screws: Two brass securing screws.

Stamps on Reed Frames: Note names on frames, and stamped in ink on pans adjacent to outer reeds





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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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