Antique F. Lange Chemnitzer Concertina with Case

Item Details

An antique Chemnitzer concertina by Friedrich Lange of Chemnitz, Germany. This concertina features pierced mahogany endpieces with a lyre and oak leaf motif and mother-of-pearl buttons; it is marked ‘F. Lange, Chemnitza, vorm C. F. Uhlig’ within the decorative plate to one end and dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. Its original wooden case, bound in leather and lined in turquoise velvet, is also included.

• (DCCPLS) This item has been examined and verified by an independent Graduate Master Geologist. Industry standard and accepted treatments for materials are assumed unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- case exhibits redrot and mildew to exterior, mildew and must to interior; wear and mildew spots to concertina cabinet; wear to handles, one strap broken; oxidation to hardware; untested.

Dimensions

- size of concertina alone

Item #

18CHI036-081