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English system. Serial number 5844. Oval paper label: 'By Her Majesty's Letters Patent, C. Wheatstone, Inventor, 20 Conduit St., Regent St., London.' 'C Langmead' stamped on all parts. 6.25" diameter rosewood ends with simple fretwork, white leather backing and bevelled edge. 48 silver capped metal buttons, bushed. Later brown leather straps with nickel screws. Five-fold green leather bellows with gold star papers. Round-end brass reeds (some steel).
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