The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-011.



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Item Type: Concertina

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Case and Other

Main Case: Original hexagonal mahogany case (the veneers running radially), and with several visible ebony fillets inserted at the joints around sides and lid of the case. Top strap absent. Velvet lined, the lock with inset diamond-shaped ivory embouchure.

Main Case Shape: Hexagonal

Main Case Measurement: 173mm x 158mm tall.

Main Case Material: Distressed solid mahogany wiith ebony securing fillets to all joints.

Main Case Inner Label: None

Main Case Lock: Inset 2-clasp brass

Main Case Hinges: Two brass, unlabelled.

Main Case Straps: Top strap absent, mounting slots present.





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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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