English system. Serial number 3224. Oval paper label: 'Rock Chidley, Manufacturer, 135 High Holborn, London.' 6.12" diameter flat rosewood ends, floral frets, bevelled, pine backing. 48 keys: 24 each side, ivory with dark accidentals, stamped and bushed. Later leatherette straps with nickel screws. Five-fold green leather bellows with gilt floral/white papers splashed with gold paint. Rock Chidley label on one fold. Round-end brass reeds.
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