412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Baritone concertina. English system. Serial number 4914. Oval paper label: 'Factory Hollingworth St, St James Rd, Holoway. Rock Chidley, Manufacturer, London.' 8" diameter flat simple rosewood ends, some repairs, bevelled, white backing. 48 keys: 24 each side, ivory with black accidentals, stamped and bushed. Later red leather straps with nickel screws. Five-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round end broad nickel reeds.

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