Butty woman Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi guys, I'm after help. I have a 48 button Rock Chidley (as it says so on the bellows papers). I have the box it came in which has a label saying; W. Davies Manufacturer and importer. This label is also on the concertina itself. I have dated it to 1860's. But I am unsure to what it is worth. The only other one I found which is simular needed a lot of work doing to it. As its an old concertina I'm not sure if it should be collected or restored and played. Any help to with W.Davies as I can't find anything on them. Please see the pictures I have attached. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes williams Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 If you haven't found it already, Chris Flint's website has a lot about Rock Chidley. All these type of concertinas are playable, but are probably brass reed, so don't have the strength of sound of the steel reed instruments. A valuation is difficult as it would depend how much work it needs to be made playable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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