412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Octagonal concertina (aeola). English system. Serial number 23090, batch number 91. Two oval paper labels: right-hand: 'C. Wheatstone & Co. Inventors, Patentees and Manufacturers,, 15 West St, Charing Cross Road, London WC'; and left-hand: 'Wheatstone & Co. Patentees and 23090 Manufacturers, 20 Conduit St, London W.' 6.44" diameter octagonal raised ebony ends, in rare 'dot and tail' style frets, bevelled. 56 keys: 28 each side. Domed plated metal, bushed. Five-fold black leather bellows with chromed screws. Round-end steel reeds.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M198a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 180 x 170 x 164 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
SHAREABLE LINK

Continue exploring musical instruments

Collection Information

These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.

The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.

If you have any further information about objects in our collections, can suggest corrections to our information or if you see content requiring immediate action, please contact us: enquiry@horniman.ac.uk