English system. Serial number 10934. Absent label. 6.25" diameter rosewood ends with simple fretwork, white leather backing, bevelled edge and brass inlays. 48 silver capped nickel buttons, bushed. Green leather straps, gold embossed with nickel screws. Five-fold green leather bellows, gold embossed with green and gold scroll papers. Round-end brass reeds with circular paper reed pan label.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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