Anglo-German system. No serial number. 6.81" diameter light wood ends, chamfered corners with gilt metal stars and simple drilled frets, with four metal mounted holes, and 12 similar holes at sides. 21 keys: 10 each side + 1 air. Plastic-tipped wood, glued to levers. Later leather straps with brass pins. Eleven-fold leather cloth covered bellows in groups of 3 thin folds separated by two broad metal mounted folds. Reeds riveted to single reed plates.
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
422.112-7 (single) oboes with conical bore, with fingerhole stopping
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