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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 machine-cut pattern of hexagonal flat single-ply, rosewood in a unique pattern with the key areas in a large shield-shaped central area of the fretwork. No embouchures for maker's label or for a serial number. The finger-rests have a standard brass/curved end profile, but the three securing screws are concentrated near the curved end on the rests. The fretwork-frame and action frame are clad in rosewood veneer.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 155.5 mm
End-Profile: Flat
End Material: Solid rosewood, revarnished.
End Bolts: Roughly-made steel bolts, with irregular square brass heads, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Solid rosewood in a unique pattern with the key areas in a large shield-shaped central area of the fretwork, no label or number embouchures.
Label Embouchure Pattern: None
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset rectangular brass thumb-screw inserts, each with two steel securing screws.
Finger-rest: The finger-rests have a standard brass/curved end profile, but the three securing screws are concentrated near the curved end on the rests.
Fret Condition: Re-varnished.
Damage Summary: Top strap and thumb-straps missing.
