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Item Type: Concertina
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Case and Other
Main Case: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered case, finely-grained, and with a fine and original matte varnish finish.. Solid bevelled rosewood lid, top strap absent. Red velvet lining, ivory lock embouchure absent, two-clasp brass lock. Lid re-lined with darker red velvet.
Main Case Shape: Square black leatherette clad plywood case, with pink felt lining and inner mounting cradle. Original top strap, original circular chrome-plated lock and drop-down clasp on lid edge.
Main Case Measurement: 195x 183 x 195mm tall
Main Case Inner Label: A rectangular gilt lettered on black paper label from " C. Wheatstone & Co, (Late 20 Conduit Street, London, W) Inventors, patentees & Manufacturers, Concertinas and Ĉolas, 15, West Street, Charing Cross Road, London W.C."
Main Case Lock: A single-clasp plated circular lock,with scalloped plated latch on Lid-flap.
Main Case Hinges: Leatherette hinge to lid.
Main Case Straps: Leather top strap intact..
Outer Case: Absent.
