Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
serial number 10093
Four row 48 button, steel reeds.
Metal buttons, pierced rosewood ends.
Original five fold bellows with decorative printed papers and gilt tooled black leather.
All in excellent sound condition.
Pads all present and reasonably holding air.
Action seems good with little apparent wear.
Reeds all present, one mute, a few only play in one direction, all in need attention.
Good solid instrument, no cracks or chips, will restore well.
Some wear to the leather thumb straps and leather covering the finger rests but all still sound
6,1/4"across ends, weight 1300 grams.
A top quality example with many extra decorative features.
All original and apparently un-restored, no damage or repair and little wear
serviced and tuned this will be a truly excellent instrument to own and play.
Original rosewood box missing key and carrying strap,
surface scratched, overall good and sound no damage or repair.
Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century
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Lachenal English Concertina 48 Metal Button 4 Row Fretted Rosewood Ends Boxed
