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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: The hand-cut fretwork is specially created for this unique format. The frets are hand-cut, flat to bevelled edges with oval embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present)
End Shape: "Stretched Octagon"
End Sides: Eight
End Diameter: 178.5 x 238mm
End-Profile: Flat, with bevelled edges.
End Material: Single-ply figured flat rosewood ends, with veneer side panels covering down and around the fret edging and action board levels.
End Bolts: Medium height cheese-head brass bolts, of long form, securing the fretwork end to the deep action frame and bellows.
Label Embouchure Pattern: The hand-cut fretwork is specially created for this unique format. The frets are hand-cut, flat to bevelled edges with oval embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass disc with one steel securing screw.
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, remnants of original leather cladding. 2 securing screws (one of large diameter, and the central hole on the finger-rest never fitted with a screw.
Fret Condition: Fine.
Damage Summary: Later thumb-straps.
