412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

English system. Serial number 7446. Oval paper label: 'Chris Morris, Musical Instrument Maker, Miles Bank, Hanley.' 6 ¼" diameter flat rosewood ends, simple fretwork, stamped in side and under action: 'J Peake Longton.' Green leather straps with brass screws. 48 keys: 24 each side. Ivory, black accidentals, stamped. Four-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers, torn dealer's label in bellows. Round end brass reeds with white leather lining. Pan stamped: 'J Peake Longton.' With circular 'Louis Lachenal' label with Lachenal's address cut out. Original hexagonal rosewood case, with 'JJ Vickers' label in lid.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M175a-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 155 x 163 x 185 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
elephant ivory
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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