Anglo-German system. Serial number 17583. Oval yellow paper label: 'J Wallis, patent concertina, 135 Euston Road, NW London.' 6.19" diameter flat thick mahogany ends with 'J' and 'W' worked into right-hand end, red leather backing. 21 keys: 10 each side + 1 air. Broad bone. Later leather straps with later screws. Five-fold leather bellows with gold star papers. Repairer's ink mark: 'Tamburro (B'ham) Nov. 1972' on action. Round-end brass reeds.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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