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Summary
Full Description: 48-Key pearl-inlaid, rosewood-veneer-ended George Case "English" concertina, the 'late Joseph Scates' end-label has been replaced with the dealer's label of "Keith, Prowse & Co". No 1106 on end-frames and action boards, with No 1105 on the bellows-frame. 48 solid-silver capped nickel keys, bushed, round-ended reeds. Single-sided reed pan. Later rough thumb-straps, black leather bellows, original rosewood-veneer case
Concertina Summary: 48-Key pearl-inlaid, rosewood-veneer-ended George Case "English" concertina, the 'late Joseph Scates' end-label has been replaced with the dealer's label of "Keith, Prowse & Co". No 1106 on end-frames and action boards, with No 1105 on the bellows-frame. 48 solid-silver capped nickel keys, bushed, round-ended reeds. Single-sided reed pan. Later rough thumb-straps, black leather bellows, original rosewood-veneer case
Owner or Collection: Concertina Museum, Belper
Maker: George Case
Maker Links: George Case:Good source of information at Chris Flint's web-site: www.scatesconcertinas.com/casenotes.html An 1860 price list is at: www.concertina.com/pricelists/case/Case-MDRA-1860.pdf and Case's address data is at: www.concertinas.org.uk/others.htm#Case. Booseys' address data at: www.concertinas.org.uk/others.htm#Boosey
Region of Manufacture: London
Main Maker's Label Wording: Keith, Prowse & Co., Manufacturers, 48 Cheapside, LONDON. This small oval label has replaced the original scalloped-edge Geo Case "late Joseph Scates" label.
Principal Serial Number: No 1106 on end-frames and action boards, with No 1105 on the bellows-frame. No number on LH chamois baffle.
System Type: Standard 48-Key Treble English system
Source Catalogue No: The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-192.
