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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 (only maker's label present). The divided end arrangements of Fretwork-frame and action frame are of Rosewood veneer. The "Double" was manufactured without finger-rests, but this model has had brass finger-rests fitted, with evidence from screw holes sub-fret that the rests had been moved inwards toward the keys, with a fancy brass plate added to conceal the old screw holes.
End Shape: Hexagonal
End Sides: Six
End Diameter: 197mm
End-Profile: Flat
End Material: Solid rosewood ends, veneered frames
End Bolts: Medium 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, batwing-shaped to LH
Strap Screw-insert type: Inset circular brass screw-fittings to side, each secured by a single steel screw
Finger-rest: Standard format curved-end brass finger-rests, with cladding absent. There is evidence from extra screw holes sub-fret that the rests had been moved inwards toward the keys, with a fancy brass plate added to conceal the old screw holes. Three securing screws.
Fret Condition: very fine.
