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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 |
End Frets
Summary: Later style, less intricate (but still hand-cut) pattern of hexagonal solid mahogany with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present). The divided end arrangements of Fretwork-frame and action frame are of solid rosewood.
End Shape: Hexagonal.
End Sides: Six.
End Diameter: 156mm.
End-Profile: Flat.
End Material: Mahogany.
Fret Pattern: Later simple Wheatstone 1840s pattern.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval Cartouche.
Strap Screw-insert type: None.
Finger-rest: Brass sheet, no cladding.
Fret Condition: Good.
Damage Summary: Later thumb-straps and added bellows leather, no original case.
