The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:C-094.



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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

Reeds and Reed Pans

Reed Pans Summary: The 24 reeds for each end are set in a simple rectangular reed-pan, with two rows of six reeds on each side, the outer side with chamois-topped wooden dividers. There are Round-end brass-framed reeds with brass tongues.

Reed Pans Stamps: Just "L" and "R" on a corner support at each end of the bellows-frame.

Reed Pans Gasketry: Pale white chamois.

Reeds Summary: Round-end brass-framed reeds with brass tongues, secured by two flat steel screws.

Reed Frame Material: Brass

Reed Tongue Material: Brass

Reed Frame Shape: Round-end brass-framed reeds with brass tongues

Reed Tongue Profile: Parallel

Reed Securing Screws: Two flat steel securing screws

Stamps on Reed Frames: Note names stamped on reed-frames





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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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