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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: A hand-cut pattern of hexagonal flat single-ply, rosewood with an oval embouchures for maker's label and a small scalloped embouchure for a serial number (both present). The fretwork-frame and action frame are clad in rosewood veneer
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 150mm
End-Profile: Flat
End Material: Solid rosewood
End Bolts: Shallow-height cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Later Chidley pattern - oval label cartouche, scalloped LH number cartouche.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, small scalloped to LH
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass screw-fittings to side, each secured by a single steel screw
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with original full leather cladding. Three small securing screws.
Fret Condition: Fine
Damage Summary: Case top strap missing.
