English system. Serial number 27506. Oval dealer's paper label: 'John G Murdock & Co, Ltd, English made, 91 & 93 Farringdon Road, London EC.' Simple rosewood ends, pine backing, number on left-hand, flat. 48 ivory buttons, black accidentals, stamped. Later leather straps with original brass screws. Four-fold poor condition bellows. Round end brass reeds, with circular pan label: 'Lachenal & Co., London, 8 Lit James St., Bedford Row.'
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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