Item Type: Concertina
End FretsSummary: A machine-cut pattern of hexagonal flat single-ply, mahogany with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present), and the "trefoil" pattern to the lower areas of each end's frets, in common with most later Nickolds' instruments.The fretwork-frame and action frame are solid mahogany. End Shape: Hexagonal End Sides: Six End Diameter: 155mm End-Profile: Flat End Material: Solid Mahogany. End Bolts: Medium-height domed cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows. Fret Pattern: Oval RH label cartouche, smaller oval LH number cartouche. Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, small oval to LH Strap Screw-insert type: Rectangular brass insert to action frame, with two steel screws. Finger-rest: Later format curved-end small-format nickel-plated brass finger-rests with soldered curved end, no cladding fitted. Three securing screws. . Fret Condition: Fine Damage Summary: Top strap fragmentary, later "West Street" case and thumb-straps. |
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Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams
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