English system. Serial number 1291. Oval paper label: 'Simpson, 266 Regent St, London. Improved Concertina.' Serial number printed on left-hand muslin backing. 6.25" flat rosewood ends, simple frets, white muslin backing. 48 ivory buttons, with black accidentals, stamped with note names. Remains of black leather thumb straps, small nickel securing screws. Four-fold black leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end reeds with brass tongues.
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