412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Accordeon. Serial number 802. Dainty paper labels on bellows: 'Concertinas, Flutinas and Accordeons, J Cruickshank, teacher, 35 St Nicholas St, Aberdeen,' under which is another blue oval label: 'Jas Cruickshank, teacher of Accordian and Flutina, 86 George St Aberdeen.' 12.5" x 4.69" diameter rosewood veneer ends fully inlaid with floral marquetry and purfling. Left-hand has large brass spoon air lever with one articulated brass valve. Right-hand has 19 round pearl keys: 10 outer row, 9 inner row, plus two brass palm levers, one with damaged cage. 21 round pearl pallets. Four-fold green leather-edged bellows. Brass beds and tongues.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M438-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 150 x 325 x 120 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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