Concertina

Baritone concertina English-system. Flat rosewood ends, 7.25in/184mm across parallel sides; simple fretwork with white leather backing. 48 tall ivory buttons: 24 each side, with black accidentals. 5-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers, silk reinforcement on lower end frames. Leather mounted green parchment baffles are mounted in each end of the frames, with small triangular air hole. Square-end nickel reeds. Remains of green leather straps, and two small nickel screws (not attached). Inner right-hand parchment baffle has manuscript inscription: 'leather coverings and double sound boards invented by Joseph Scates', signed in ink. Oval paper label: 'Joseph Scates, Manufacturer, 26 College Green, Dublin'. Serial numbers: label, pans, bellows 543, ends 545.