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Accordion (flutina)

Case of ebonised wood, the sides veneered with rosewood and inlaid with scrolling floral patterns in brass, with inlaid swan motifs in bone. Right-hand side inlaid with band of brass in a diamond pattern. Keys capped with intricately carved mother-of-pearl. Two long silver-plated keys on the the right-hand side and two circular keys on the left. Bellows covered with silver paper, embossed with scrolling floral design. In own fitted wooden case with sliding lid.

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  • Repository:National Museums Liverpool
  • Measurements:Height 406mm, width when closed 150mm, depth 127mm