412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Melodeon, by the Ludwig Bros, Germany. No serial number. Pallet board stamped: 'Ludwig Pine Tree Brand Accordeon.' Bellows stamped: 'The Winner Pine Tree Brand Accordeon Steel Bronze Reeds Tremolo.' Metal corners and bellows clip stamped: 'Gebr. Ludwig Accordeon Registered Trade Mark [tree] made in Germany.' 11.75" x 6.5" diameter white painted wood ends, multicoloured plastic sides, white leather cloth bellows. Right-hand with 10 pearl-tipped keys, ornate levers and brass pallets. White hand frames, 4 white wood reed bank knobs, 1 tremolo knob. Left-hand with 2 spoon basses and 1 spoon air valve. Right-hand leather thumb straps. Left-hand fabric hand strap. Eleven-fold bellows: alternating 3 thin folds, 1 thick, etc. With blue and gold papers. Brass mounted corners. Brass reeds.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M20-1996
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COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 290 x 330 x 167 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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