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Item Type: Concertina
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End Frets
Summary: A hand-cut and intricate late Chidley pattern of hexagonal flat three-ply, rosewood with edges clad in an engraved gilt mounting. There is an RH oval embouchure for maker's label and a small scalloped embouchure to LH (but no serial number). The fretwork-frame and action frame are clad in rosewood veneer, and a further hexagon of gilt metal separates the Fret Frame from the Action Frame..
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 160mm
End-Profile: Flat, with chamfered edges clad in gilt-metal hexagonal mount.
End Material: The fretwork-frame and action frame are clad in rosewood veneer, and a further hexagon of gilt metal separates the Fret Frame from the Action Frame.
End Bolts: Medium-height cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Later Chidley pattern - oval label cartouche, scalloped LH number cartouche.
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, small scalloped to LH.
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass screw-fittings to side, each secured by a single steel screw
Finger-rest: Original gilt-metal engraved curved-end brass finger-rests, with remains of inner face leather cladding to RH rest. Three securing screws.
Fret Condition: Fine
Damage Summary: Case top strap missing, lid hinge damaged.
