Vintage Concertina - Black Leather Bellows - Rochelle or Stephanelli

Item Type: Concertina (Button Accordion)
Condition: Ex-Display / Used

Description
This is a vintage concertina in black leather with metal reinforced bellows and decorative button studs. The instrument features a traditional hexagonal design with cream-coloured interior panels and black exterior leather casing.

Key Features
Bellows: Black leather construction with metal corner reinforcements and decorative studs
Interior panels: Cream/ivory coloured with black leather binding
Button configuration: Multiple rows of mother-of-pearl or bone buttons arranged across the face
Metal fittings: Silver-toned metal corner plates and button surrounds
Exterior: Black leather with visible patina consistent with age and use
Strap: Fabric carrying strap present

Condition Notes
This is a vintage instrument showing age-appropriate wear. The black leather exterior displays surface marks, creasing, and patina consistent with historical use and storage. The bellows appear structurally sound with no visible tears or major damage. Interior panels show light soiling. All buttons appear present and intact. Metal fittings show tarnishing appropriate to age. The instrument has not been tested for sound quality or bellows integrity.

Included
Concertina only as pictured. Carrying strap attached.

Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia

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