Semi-miniature concertina. English system. No serial number. No label. 3.75" diameter rosewood ends, flat, fully fretted and bevelled. 20 keys: 9 left-hand and 11 right-hand, in partial English layout. Simple black leather straps secured onto side of action by brass screws. Six-fold black leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end steel reeds.
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