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Concertina
English-system miniature concertina. Octagonal, flat ends, 3in/77mm across parallel sides, chromed and fully fretted. Four bolts per end. Pearl position dot on right-hand top side. 12 domed, bone buttons: 6 each side. Round-end steel reeds, wood screw in pan to aid removal. Eight-fold black leather bellows. No straps fitted. Silver plate hallmarks soldered to each end. No labels or serial number. Possibly a modified Wheatstone instrument, or handmade.
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- Hornbostel-Sachs classification:412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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- Hornbostel-Sachs category:412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
- Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens