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MacCann duet system. Serial number 726. Oval paper label: 'Lachenal & Co. Patent Concertina Manufacturer, London.' 9" long x 7.19" AF [across face?]. Raised ebony ends, 'new model' style frets, severe damage on right-hand. 64 keys: 30 left-hand, 33 right-hand + 1 air. Silver capped nickel, bushed. Later black leather straps, embossed 'Wheatstone', secured to hand bar by brass screws. Six-fold black leather bellows. Round-end steel reeds.
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