The Concertina Museum Collection Ref:D-270.



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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 chamfered-edged single-ply, mahogany with embouchures for maker's label and for a serial number (both present), and the "trefoil" pattern to the lower areas of each end's frets, in common with most later Nickolds' instruments.The fretwork-frame and action frame are solid mahogany.

End Shape: Hexagonal

End Sides: Six

End Diameter: 157mm

End-Profile: Flat, with chamfered edge

End Material: Solid Mahogany.

End Bolts: Medium-height domed cheese-head brass bolts, securing the fretwork end to the action frame and bellows.

Fret Pattern: Oval RH label cartouche, smaller oval LH number cartouche.

Label Embouchure Pattern: Oval to RH, small oval to LH

Strap Screw-insert type: No inserts - screws direct to action frame.

Finger-rest: Curved-end brass finger-rests, later cladding to RH metal only. Three securing screws. .

Fret Condition: Some scratching.

Damage Summary: Case lid relined; later top-strap, thumb-straps absent.





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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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