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Concertina
Anglo-German system concertina. Flat rosewood veneer ends, 6.5in/165mm across parallel sides, with areas of fretwork above and below handbar, numbers 1-10 stamped near keys. Sculpted sides and bellows frames. 21 nickel-capped wood buttons, glued to levers: 10 each side + 1 air. Reeds riveted to single reed plates. 5-fold black leather bellows with gold floral and purple papers. Later right-hand strap, left-hand strap and bar absent. No label or 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: 160 x 182 x 207 mm