Posted 15 February 2003

Early Wheatstone Duett No. 64

Robert Gaskins

Early Wheatstone Duett No. 64

This instrument was bought from Chris Algar of Barleycorn Concertinas in October 2001. It is in playable condition, with all-original parts including white leather baffles. Note that the reeds are riveted into the reed-shoes.

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Early Wheatstone “Duett”,
24-key precursor of the
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