Piano fingering system. Serial number 99987. Oval paper label: 'The Jedcertina (registered) British made.' 6.25" diameter flat re-varnished mahogany, simple frets, leather cloth backing. 21 keys: 6 'white' and four 'black' on each side + 1 air. Domed plastic. Later straps with brass screws. Right-hand bar stamped 'Steel Reeds' and 'Lachenal Trade Mark.' Five-fold bellows (black leather), with gold star papers. Round-end steel reeds.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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