Piano-fingered concertina by George Jones, London, 1874-1909. Oval paper label: 'G. JONES/ Patent Concertina/MANUFACTURER/350./COMMERCIAL RD EAST'. Bevelled mahogany ends, red-leather backing. 18 buttons + 1 drone on the right-hand side, 16 buttons on the left-hand side. Leather hand straps possibly original. Six-fold black leather bellows with gold star papers. Hexaganol mahogany case. Brass key.
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