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Concertina
Bandonika, concertina. Black-stained wood ends, 8.63x8.5in/219x216, with light wood edging, four metal feet and six metal-edged simple sound holes on each front panel. 29 broad plastic buttons: 8 left-hand in 2 rows of 4; 21 right-hand in rows of 10 and 11 (similar to melodeon layout). Chromed air lever operating a sprung flap via a wire. 15-fold bellows, metal corners and trim, one thick central fold. Buckled leather handstrap. Metal grille over air-valve aperture bears the name 'Bandonika' in fretwork. No serial number.
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Germany - 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
- Measurements:overall: 340 x 227 x 220 mm