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Summary
Full Description: Keith, Prowse 48-Key rosewood-ended English concertina, Serial No 1128, the early "48 Cheapside" label wording. Sub-fret pine baffles, round-end brass reeds, four-fold green leather bellows with common "Gilt stars & Dots" papers. Serial No 1128, with original paper-clad deal case, with large "Keith, Prowse & Co" label in lid.
Concertina Summary: An early Keith, Prowse & Co 48-Key rosewood-ended English concertina, Serial No 1128, with the "Keith, Prowse & Co Manufacturers, 48 Cheapside, London" label wording. Serial No 1128, with original paper-clad deal case, with large Keith, Prowse label in lid.
Owner or Collection: Concertina Museum, Belper
Maker: Keith, Prowse & Co.
Maker Links: A good survey by Wes Williams of the Prowse family's various addresses and some noted instruments is at: www.concertinas.org.uk/others.htm#KeithProwse
Region of Manufacture: London
Main Maker's Label Wording: "Keith, Prowse & Co, Manufacturers, 48 Cheapside, London"
System Type: 48-Key Treble English system
Source Catalogue No: The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-254.
