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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 post-1848 machine-cut Mahogany fretwork continues as the standard "Budget" format. The frets are machine-cut, flat to edges with oval embouchure for the dealer's label and a smaller scalloped label for a serial number (both present). Signs of re-polishing.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 157.5mm
End-Profile: Flat.
End Material: Single-ply grained flat Mahogany ends, with solid Mahoganysides around the fret edging and action board levels.
End Bolts: Shallow flat-headed steel wood-screws, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Post-1848 machine-cut fretwork introduced by Lachenal & Co when he worked at Wheatstone's.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval embouchure for the dealer's label and a smaller scalloped label for a serial number to LH
Strap Screw-insert type: No Strap-screw inserts fitted on this budget model.
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, no original leather cladding. 3 securing screws.
Fret Condition: Good
Damage Summary: Case missing, later rough thumb-straps.
