Harmonium, Wheatstone & Co, 1859-60. Serial number absent. Fancy oval transfer label, gold lettered on black: 'By her Majesty's Royal Letters Patent 1859, Wheatstone & Co, 20 Conduit St, Regent St, London.' Five octave keyboard C to c4, with ivory naturals and ebony accidentals. Mahogany case with a double hinged lid; two foot pedals. Double riveted brass reeds. over all width 1150mm., over all height (without music stand) 1010m., over all height with music stand on top of case 1285mm., depth: 580mm.
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