English system. Serial number 3124. Label absent, but ends carry dealer's stamp: 'Sawtell, Bristol.' 6.19" diameter rosewood ends with simple fretwork and home made red cloth backing, flat. 48 ivory buttons, black accidentals, stamped. Later black leather straps with nickel screws. Four-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end nickel reeds with circular paper reed pan label.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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