412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Anglo-German system. Serial number 687. Oval paper label: 'Simpson, 266 Regent St, London. Improved Concertina.' 6.25" diameter flat rosewood ends, 3 areas of frets. Right-hand damaged, white cloth backing, white paper area on under-action, sealing base of levers. Straps missing, brass screws. 23 keys: left-hand 10 + 1 black accidental, right-hand 10 + 1 black accidental + 1 air. Broad flat ivory, stamped 1-10 each side. Five-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end brass reeds.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M230a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 165 x 165 x 184 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
bone
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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