412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Accordeon by Busson, Paris. No serial number. Oval stamp on right-hand: 'Busson, Brevete, Paris.' Rectangular green paper label on pan: 'W Winrow and Son, Accordian Makers, Hollow Stone, Nottingham,' and a similar oval ink stamp under action and on pan, also owner's address in pencil: 'JW Allison, 7 Kirk View Barnard Castle.' 12.88" x 5" diameter rosewood veneer ends. Floral marquetry light purfling. Left-hand has a fancy brass spoon air valve, two articulated brass bass valves, and four brass feet on handframe. Right-hand has 19 square pearl keys (10 outer row, 9 inner row), and two brass palm levers (cage absent). 21 pearl pallets. Six-fold green leather-edged bellows with gaudy papers. Brass beds and brass single rivet tongues. Winrow pan label.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M444-1996
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COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 173 x 327 x 128 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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