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Item Type: Concertina
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Case and Other
Main Case: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered case, solid bevelled rosewood lid, velvet-lined, pearl lock cartouche, brass lock, no top strap. Unusual full-width lid hinge, 6 screws, as on the Sprague-labelled Chidley No 243 (C-221), The case has a remnants of a large "gilt on green" inner lid label of "W. Sprague"
Main Case Shape: Hexagonal
Main Case Measurement: 180 x 167.5mm tall
Main Case Material: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered case, solid bevelled rosewood lid
Main Case Label - Other: Remnants of a rectangular label in case lid: "William Sprague, Manufacturer. 7 Finsbury Pavement, London"
Main Case Lock: Lock, present, pearl embouchure, key absent
Main Case Hinges: Unusual full-width lid hinge, 6 screws.
Main Case Straps: Missing
