412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 1319. Oval paper label: 'Rock Chidley, Manufacturer, 135 High Holborn, London.' 6" diameter flat light coloured satinwood end, with frets formed from joined pairs and threes of simple holes - label and number are under triple-hole, pine backing, under action stamped 'ROCK CHIDLEY' twice. 40 keys: 20 each side, ivory with black accidentals. Stamped. Black leather straps, brass screws with central steel screw. Four-fold black leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end brass reeds, pan stamped 'ROCK CHIDLEY.'

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M117a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 155 x 156 x 180 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
elephant ivory
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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