412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Accordeon by Busson, Paris. Serial number G 21 S. Gold on black transfer on right-hand: 'Steel Reeds, W Winrow and Son, Hollow Stone, Nottingham.' Internal pan stamp: 'W Winrow & Son, Hollow Stone, Nottingham.' 11.81" x 4.94" diameter rosewood veneer ends with simple purfling. Left-hand fancy brass spoon air valve with one articulated brass lever. Right-hand has 16 square pearl keys, 8 each row, with two simple brass palm levers (cage missing). 18 round pearl pallets. Six-fold bellows with gaudy papers. Rectangular brass beds, steel reeds with single rivet.

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MUSEUM NUMBER
M442-1996
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MEASUREMENTS
overall: 165 x 301 x 126 mm
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