Alternative TitleAccordéon. |
InstrumentAccordion |
Instrument FamilyWind |
MakerBusson |
Place MadeEurope; France; Paris; Western Europe |
Date MadeCirca 1860 |
DescriptionTechnical description: Wooden body; 24 mother-of-pearl keys for right hand, exposed pallets. 2 brass keys for left hand plus release key. Bellows with 6 folds.
No inscriptions.
Decorative features: Wood with elaborate coloured enamelled inlay; blue green and red silver paper on bellows; relief decoration on keys for left hand.
Repair History: Not functioning.
Illustration references: Vol. 1 p.155. |
NotesMelanie Piddocke, 2.2.11. |
Measurementsheight 395, width 181 and depth (closed) 195, (open) 406. |
ProvenanceGovernment allocation to the University, 1991. |
CollectionC.H. Brackenbury Memorial Collection; MIMEd |
Accession Number1105 |