412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 69. Oval paper label: 'Nickolds Bros. late with C. Wheatstone, Manufacturers, No. 5 Woodbridge St, Clerkenwell, London.' 6.38" diameter flat amboyna ends, simple fretwork, pine backing, number on left-hand. 48 ivory keys with black accidentals, stamped. One later black leather strap (left-hand), trace of green leather strap (right-hand). One nickel screw. Four-fold black leather bellows with white paper solid gold stars.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M164a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 151 x 160 x 183 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; leather; metal; paper; ivory; paint
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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