Accordeon by Busson, Paris. Serial number 12 K. Oval stamp on right-hand: 'Busson Brevete Paris.' 12.44" x 4.63" diameter rosewood veneer ends, with simple coloured marquetry and light purfling. Left-hand fancy brass spoon air lever. Two articulated brass bass levers, on whitewood hard frame. Right-hand has 19 square pearl keys: 10 outer row, 9 inner row. 2 brass palm levers, one with cage. 21 round pearl pallets. Six-fold coloured bellows on silver papers. Brass beds, single rivet brass tongues. Pan labelled: '12 K' and 'La.'
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