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Item Type: Concertina
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Labels and Serial Numbers
Label Within Cartouche on chamois baffle: The oval paper dealer's label is within the RH label cartouche, glued upon the dark red netting fabric sub-fret baffle.
Label Mounted on end: The standard stamp of George Jones usually found on on the hand-bar is not present on this early un-numbered model.
Serial Number Under Frets: Not on baffles.
Serial Number On Action Board: None.
Serial Number On Pans: None.
Serial Number On Bellows Frame: Batch No 8 in pencil.
Dealer's Labels Summary: A paper black on green Dealers' label of "R Kirton, Watch Maker, East Holborn, South Shields". The label is pasted together from larger labels used in Kirton's watch-making business: There is a larger version of a more complete label - about the size of a pocket watch! - pasted on one of the bellows folds, wher Mr Kirton further claims to be "...Jeweller and general Dealer..."!
Dealer Label: "R Kirton, Watch Maker, East Holborn, South Shields."
