The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-322.



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Item Type: Concertina

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Case and Other

Case or Box Summary: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered box, brass 2-catch lock, fancy scalloped embouchure opening but filler missing. Original unbroken lid-strap, and original outer leather case, lid loose, and original outer top-strap and belt missing.

Main Case: Original hexagonal rosewood-veneered box, brass 2-catch lock, fancy scalloped embouchure opening but filler missing. Original unbroken lid-strap, and original outer leather case, lid loose, and original outer top-strap and belt missing.

Main Case Shape: Hexagonal

Main Case Measurement: 179mm x 175mm tall

Main Case Material: Rosewood, solid top, veneered sides.

Main Case Inner Label: None.

Main Case Lock: A two-clasp brass lock, no key.

Main Case Hinges: Two wide brass hinges, stamped "W T & S Improved" each with four steel screws.

Main Case Straps: Lid-strap original.

Outer Case: Original outer leather case, lid loose, and original outer top-strap and belt missing.

Outer Case Condition Summary: Rather worn.

Outer Case Construction Details: Original outer leather case, lid loose, fluffy fabric lining, butoriginal outer top-strap and belt missing.





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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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