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English system. Serial number 20699. Oval paper label: 'Louis Lachenal, Patent Concertina Manufacturer, London.' Flat ebony ends, beveled, simple frets, pearl inlays informers [?], plated finger rests. 48 glass buttons on coloured bases, bushed. One later strap, one original, fully gilt embossed. Five-fold dark green leather bellows, fully gilt embossed with green and gold papers. Round end steel reeds and circular pan label: 'Louis Lachenal, 8 Lit James St, Bedford Row, London.'
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