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Item Type: Concertina
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End Frets
Summary: The post-1848 machine-cut fretwork (this with bevelled edges) is now the standard format.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 156mm
End-Profile: Chamfered edges.
End Material: Single-ply very grained rosewood ends, in the post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Louis Lachenal during his time as Manager at Wheatstone's Conduit St premises.
End Bolts: Medium cheese-head brass bolts, one RH sheared.
Fret Pattern: Post-1848 machine-cut standard fretwork pattern, chamfered edges.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, scalloped shape to LH
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass disc with one steel securing screw, one at each side.
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with full leather cladding to LH only. Three securing screws.
Fret Condition: Fine
Damage Summary: Later Salvationist Supplies labelling, later rough straps.
