The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-246.



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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

Reeds and Reed Pans

Reed Pans Summary: Unusual layout of reed chambers around the edge of the hexagonal pan.

Reed Pans Main Labels: Just the stamps "L" and "R" in an unsusual small font and size.

Reed Pans Further Labels: A had-written pencil label to outer face of LH pan, reading "J Walker, 1 Northumberland Sqr, April 9th 66 (?) 06(?)"

Reed Pans Left Hand Cross Pieces: None within individual chambers.

Reeds Summary: 108 narrow brass reeds, with riveted pale brass tongues.

Reed Frame Material: Brass.

Reed Tongue Material: Pale brass.

Reed Frame Shape: Gently tapered, round ended.

Reed Tongue Profile: Parallel.

Reed Securing Screws: Single rivet only.

Stamps on Reed Frames: No stamps on reeds, but note names ink-stamped in each outer reed chamber, next to the reeds.





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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

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