Hi,
I am new in this forum and I'm french, living near Paris.
I don't know if I am in the right forum, but there's a lot of questions concerning this concertina, the 1st being : when was it made ? who were Keith & Prowse etc...
For my concern, the history with this instrument began 25 years ago in Paris, "rue du pas de la mule", near "la place des Vosges", by an antiquary (?), mr Bissonet, in musical instruments. At that time, I listened a lot of irish music (I still do !), particularly the Chieftains and their flute/concertina player Michael Tubridy. I appreciate the sound of the instrument and especially the little "noises" that accompanied the music made by the bellows and the buttons.
So, when I saw one, I bought it and hoped I could repair by myself... It is still in the same state 25 years later...
First of all, the bellows are to be entirely rebuilt. Next, the mechanisms are to be restored... I don't know if the instrument is worth the work needed to make it playable.
Has anybody an opinion on the subject ?
Below are some photos.
Thanks for your answers,
Didier