Wheatstone 65 key aeola or concertina, serial number 31678, with black stained wood body and pierced octagonal end plates, fitted with name and number escutcheons and maker branded leather hand straps, together with brown leather case with makers label to inner lid. The aeola measures 22cm wide. Condition report: The instrument shows signs of a regular working life with wear to the end plates around the keys, and strap areas. The end plates have fine shrinkage splits, one plate has a small piece missing at the corner. All keys function playing one note, one of the higher register keys distorts when played with the bellows pushed together. The bellows have several repairs to the seams and there are holes appearing in one area. The instrument plays with plenty of volume. The case is generally in good order however the leather retaining strap has broken and the locking strap and hinge are perishing.