412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Accordeon. No serial number. Paper inked label on left-hand hand frame: 'MIFS CUMBERSPATCH FEB R. 8TH 1854.' 14.75" x 4.88" diameter sculpted walnut veneer ends with four bands of fancy mouldings (some segments missing). Covered pallet construction with octagonal shape. Right-hand has 24 square pearl keys, 12 on each row. Left-hand has nickel spoon air valve, two linked drone levers, and the owner's label on whitewood hand frame. Six-fold bellows with silver and colour papers. Brass beds and tongues.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M534-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 195 x 380 x 135 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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