Melodeon by Mayenburg, Germany. No serial number. Corner metals are stamped: 'Mayenburg's Triumph Accordeon, Trademark [hammer], made in Germany.' Bellows stamped: 'Double Organ.' 10.25" x 5.5" diameter black wood, light wood ends, pallet board. Right-hand has 10 metal tipped wood keys, open black wood pallets. Left-hand has 2 bass keys and 1 air button. Right-hand leather thumb strap, left-hand fabric thumb strap. Eleven-fold bellows: 4 thin, 3 thick, 4 thin. Metal edged, gold star papers. Brass reeds.
412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir
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