English system. Serial number 63. Oval paper label: 'Rock Chidley, Manufacturer, 135 High Holborn, London.' 6.19" diameter flat rosewood ends, simple frets, white leather backing, strap metals absent. 48 keys: 24 each side, tall ivory, black accidentals, stamped. 1 right-hand and 1 left-hand absent. Straps absent, two nickel screws. Four-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end nickel reeds, inner set of reeds missing.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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