412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 5476. Oval paper label (added later): 'C. Wheatstone & Co., manufacturer, London W.C., 15 West Street, Charing Cross Rd.' 6.25" diameter rosewood ends with simple fretwork and pine backing (absent), flat. 48 ivory buttons, black accidentals, stamped. Later black leather straps with brass screws. Six-fold black leather bellows (later - fitted at West St.). Round-end riveted brass reeds with oblong action board label: 'JJ Vickers' with photograph.

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