The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-088.



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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

Straps and Holding Devices

Straps Summary: Possibly later thick cushioned black leather Wheatstone thumb-straps, with chamfered plated nickel strap-screws Action frame has the inset brass rectangular two-screw inserts provided for their fitting - a first appearance in the Collection of the use of a rectangular strap-screw insert.

Thumb-straps Summary: Possibly later thick cushioned black leather Wheatstone thumb-straps

Thumb-strap Material: Black Leather

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Holes

Thumb-straps Replacement: Possibly later.

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two 18.5mm knurled & chamfered plated nickel screws.





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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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