412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Anglo-German system. Serial number 26895. Oval paper label: 'G Jones, patent concertina manufacturer, 350 Commercial Road East.' 6.26" diameter, flat stained mahogany ends, fancy frets, bevelled (some right-hand damage), red leather backing. 21 keys: 10 each side + 1 air (one right-hand absent), broad tall bone buttons, bushed. Later leather straps with brass screws on mahogany hand bars, right-hand stamped: 'Defiance, GJ, Screwed Notes, London Make.' Five-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end steel reeds in three quarter reed pans.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M152-1996
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COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 195 x 164 x 183 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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