The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-342.



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Item Type: Concertina

Summary Labels and Serial Numbers End Frets Fingering System Straps and Holding Devices Fret Baffle Action Board Reeds and Reed Pans Bellows Case and Other

End Frets

Summary: A decorative machine-cut pattern of varnished mahogany frets, in the standard pattern of most early 2- and 3-row George Jones anglo production.

End Shape: Hexagonal.

End Sides: Six.

End Diameter: 156mm.

End-Profile: Flat, with slightly bevelled edges.

End Material: The fretwork-frame and action frame and plinth are varnished mahogany.

End Bolts: Domed-head steel bolts, (used on most early and budget anglo production in this period) securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.

Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval embouchure for maker's label (now a dealer's label) and two-part scalloped one for a serial number (absent).

Strap Screw-insert type: No inserts - screws direct to action frame.

Damage Summary: Case, strap missing, some damage to LH frets.





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The Concertina Museum Collection

Created August 2009 by Neil Wayne
Last Modified 07 February 2012 by Neil Wayne, Chris Flint, Wes Williams

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