English system. Serial number 1571 (ends), 1551 (pans), 1574 (bellows and in pencil on action), 1139 (side stamp). Oval paper label: Patent concertina by George Case, Boosey & Sons, Holles St, London.' 6.12" diameter flat veneered rosewood ends, foliate fretwork, with ornate pearl corner inlays, white leather backing. 48 keys: 24 each side. Silver capped metal, bushed. Later black leather straps with brass screws. Five-fold black leather bellows with faded gold/white bellows papers.
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