
English system. Serial number 106 (circa 1845). Oval paper label: 'Joseph Scates Manufacturer, 40 Frith Street, Soho, London.' 6" diameter rosewood ends, circular frets with pine backing. Flat. 38 ivory buttons, black and blue accidentals, stamped and bushed. Later cloth straps with nickel screws. Four-fold green leather bellows, six-point gold star papers. Square-end nickel reeds, pan stamped: 'J Scates' and note names.