The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-344.



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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

Straps and Holding Devices

Straps Summary: Later Lachenal & Co high quality metal-clasp style leather thumb-straps.

Thumb-straps Summary: Later Lachenal & Co high quality metal-clasp style leather thumb-straps, with impressed borders and clasp engraved "Lachenal & Co Makers, London W.C.".

Thumb-strap Material: Black Leather.

Thumb-strap Holes/Slot: Lachenal & Co high quality metal-clasp style leather thumb-straps.

Thumb-straps Original: No.

Thumb-straps Replacement: yes.

Thumb-straps Screws & Fittings: Two original single-knurled nickel strap-screws, (superceded by the later Lachenal clasp straps) nicely engraved with a central floral and leaf theme. 17mm diameter. Inset brass rectangular screw inserts, secured by two steel screws.





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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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