There will be tree works in the Gardens this week – please follow signs on site. The lift will be out of service until Friday 28 June while we work on a replacement.
Piano fingering system. Serial number 200900. Oval paper label: 'The JEDCERTINA (Registered) British Made.' 6.25" diameter flat red stained ends, simple frets, striped paper backing. 21 keys: 6 'white' and 4 'black' each side in piano key arrangement + 1 air. Black leather straps on mahogany hand bars, right-hand stamped 'Steel Reeds' and 'Lachenal Trademark.' Five-fold black leather bellows, with striped black/gold papers. Round-end brass reeds. Made for JE Dallas.
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