412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 1270. Oval paper label: 'Simpson, 266 Regent St, London. Improved Concertina.' 6.25" amboyna ends with simple fretwork, white leather backing, bevelled edge and floral silver inlay. 53 glass buttons, bushed, buttons set in ivory basses. Green leather straps with gold tooling (also on finger rests). Floral engraved brass screws. Five-fold green leather bellows, gold tooling and gold Jeffries-style papers. Round-end steel reeds with double layer reed pan with hexagonal wood baffle.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M166a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 183 x 172 x 190 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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