English system. Serial number 1339. Oval paper label: 'Rock Chidley, Manufacturer, 135 High Holborn, London.' Also stamped 'Rock Chidley' under action. 6.31" diameter fine flat rosewood ends, simple frets, pine backing. 48 keys: 24 each side, flat gold plated metal, bushed. Green leather straps, with ornate gilt screws, gilt and chased finger-rests. Five-fold green leather bellows with gold flowers on white papers. Round-end reeds, nickel tongues, pan not numbered.
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