The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-056.



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Item Type: Concertina

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Case and Other

Main Case: Original hexagonal solid Mahogany case, lined with original red-gloss parchment fabric, and with original Brass lock and inset rosewood disc embouchure. Top strap replaced by fancy brass "Coffin Handle".

Main Case Shape: Hexagonal

Main Case Measurement: 182mm x 169mm tall

Main Case Material: Mahogany

Main Case Lock: A two-clasp brass lock, stamped "Patent"

Main Case Hinges: Two Brass hinges, each with four steel screws, stamped "P Moore Registered Sep 1844." on brass hinges.

Main Case Straps: Top strap replaced by fancy brass "Coffin Handle"





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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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