English system. Serial number 34319. Oval paper label: 'Metzler & Co, Manufacturers, 42 Gt Marlborough St, London W.' 6.19" diameter flat red stained wood ends, simple white fabric backing. 48 keys: 24 each side. Bone with black accidentals, stamped. 1 right-hand missing. Straps absent, one brass screw. Later good home-made bellows, five-fold green leather with marbled papers. Round end brass reeds, with circular pan label: 'Lachenal & Co, 8 Lit James St, Bedford Row, London.'
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