The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-334.



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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: A hand-cut pattern of hexagonal flat single-ply, rosewood frets of a more intricate pattern that on Jones' Anglo concertinas. The finger-rests are a fancy curved profile, and are fully-engraved on the outer sides. There are embouchures for dealer's label and for a serial number (neither present). The fretwork-frame and action frame are clad in rosewood veneer.

End Shape: Hexagon.

End Sides: Six.

End Diameter: 200mm.

End-Profile: Flat, with slightly bevelled edges.

End Material: Solid rosewood.

End Bolts: Large headed cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.

Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, small scalloped-top to LH.

Strap Screw-insert type: Inset brass rectangular screw inserts, secured by two steel screws.

Finger-rest: The finger-rests are of a fancy curved profile, and are fully-engraved on the outer sides.

Fret Condition: Fair, with signs of thumb-wear.

Damage Summary: Re-lined base part of case, later thumb-straps, baffles absent. Top case strap replaced.





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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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