412.132-62 Sets of free reeds with flexible air reservoir

Two row melodeon, Germany circa 1900. No serial number. Bellows frame is stamped: 'Chromatic Model, Bell Metal Reeds, Extra Full Tone, made in Germany.' 9.25" x 5.88" diameter black painted softwood ends with silvered decorations. Right-hand has 2 rows of domed metal keys: 10 + 9, and 2 rows of metal pallets, 4 reed bank knobs. Left-hand has 4 spoon bass levers, one spoon air lever. Later thumb strap, original left-hand leather hand strap. Nine-fold bellows, central fold thicker. Metal edging and securing clips, tartan papers.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M450-1996
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 282 x 275 x 148 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
wood; leather; paper; metal
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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