The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-098.



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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: Original fine green leather, with two pairs of rectangulay flap-valves in the lower bellows-frame, to admit air on the "Draw" of the bellows.

Thumb-straps Summary: Later Dave Leese straps, applied during previous "restoration", but the original this gloss leather Wheatstone straps remain in the case, awaiting restoration.

Thumb-strap Material: Later glossy green leather.

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Holes

Thumb-straps Replacement: Yes

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two 15.5mm Knurled & Chamfered nickel strap-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

This page created Tuesday 14 February 2012.