English system. Serial number 10080. Oval paper label: 'Louis Lachenal, Patent Concertina Manufacturer, London.' 6 ¼" diameter flat simple rosewood ends with brass floral inlays, beveled. 48 keys: 24 each side. Silver capped nickel, bushed. Dark leather straps with nickel screws. Five-fold dark green leather bellows, gold embossed with green/gold papers. Round end steel reeds with circular pan label: 'Louis Lachenal, 8 Lit James St, Bedford Row, London.'
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
211.212.12 Individual double-skin cylindrical drums, both heads played
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