412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Concertina. Anglo-German system. No serial number. Gilt/black labels on upper bellows frames: left-hand: 'Extra Broad Steel Reeds Made in German,' and right-hand: 'Anglo German, Made in Germany.' 6.69" diameter flat mahogany veneer ends, fully fretted, red leather backing. 21 keys: 10 each side + 1 air, bone-tipped wood, glued to levers. Black leather straps with eyelets and two brass pins. Six-fold black leather bellows with gold spots and stars papers. Reeds riveted to single reed plates. Hexagonal paper covered wood box with red paper lining.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M473-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 170 x 173 x 199 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; textile; paper; leather; metal; ivory
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
LOCATION
Music Gallery > Side C - The Ideal Sound > Case C1 - Seeking Sounds
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