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Item Type: Concertina
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End Frets
Summary: Later style, less intricate (but still hand-cut) pattern of hexagonal flat single-ply rosewood, with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present). The divided end arrangements of Fretwork-frame and action frame are of Rosewood veneer.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 157mm
End-Profile: Flat
End Material: Rosewood, single layer to frets.
End Bolts: Medium-height cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.
Fret Pattern: Less intricate Charles Wheatstone 1840s pattern
Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, shield-shaped to LH
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass disc with one steel securing screw.
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with most original green leather cladding. Three securing screws.
Fret Condition: Good.
Damage Summary: Fine condition.
