412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 8088. Oval paper label: 'Louis Lachenal, Patent Concertina Manufacturer, London.' 6 ¼" diameter, flat rosewood ends, simple, pine backing. Crude holes drilled in each side panel. 48 keys: 24 each side. Ivory with black accidentals, stamped. Gilt embossed green leather straps, one later, brass screw. Four-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round end brass reeds, pan lined in white leather, with circular pan label: 'Louis Lachenal, 8 Lit James St, Bedford Row, London.'

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M120a-1996
Date
1858-1873
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 159 x 163 x 185 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
In storage
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