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Vintage C. Wheatstone 8 Sided 56 Key AEola Concertina December 22, 1922

Estimated price for orientation: 3 500 $

Category: Concertinas
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Description
Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: English & Duet Concertina
Brand: C. Wheatstone & Co.


C. Wheatstone 56 key AEola Concertina. Beautiful instrument. Serial # 29541. Can be found in Horniman Museum logs. Wheatstone Production Ledger SD01 Page 182. Shows the date December 22, 1922. 
 I am not sure if I have identified item correctly. Please forgive me. I have researched for hours and this is what i believe it is, in my unqualified opinion. Sale will be as is, NO GUARANTEE.  I am able to see that it appears to be in very good condition. It works as it should. I see no serious damage it appears to be in tact.  8 sided octagonal shape. Chrome plated ends Measures 8" across and 6" deep when closed. The serial # 29541 is on one end. The other end has a scalloped engraved inset metal label which reads, "C Wheatstone & Co, Inventors, Patentees & Manfcts, Concertinas & AEolas, London". Black leather thumb straps and wrist straps. 8 Black leather bellows are in very good condition. They do show signs of wear and age.  Sale includes original leather covered case (I do not have the key) measures 8 3/4" x  9 1/4"