[Ed Stander]

Folks:
I recently bought the Tortoise Shell Concertina listed in the 'buy and sell' forum, and discovered Gregory's business card taped to the bottom of the box. Considering the date of the instrument (1936), the mature of the instrument (tortoiseshell with extremely well worn gold buttons), and it's recent purchase at auction in New York, my guess is that it was Gregory Matusewitch's last instrument, purchased shortly before his untimely death in 1939. Any opinions?
Best - Ed

This post has been edited by Ed Stander: 28 July 2010 - 04:11 PM

[Ed Stander]

Sorry - here's a scan of the business card for posterity....E.

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[Alan Day]

Ed it may be worth contacting Eric M who has a page about the whole family.
If you Google the name the Biographies will come up and his contact Email address.
Al

[Randy Stein]

I've contacted Eric and sent him the info. I'll let you know his reply.
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[Randy Stein]

Here is Eric's reply to me:
Hi Randy-- It's good to hear from you again. In response to your questions, I am unable to determine from pictures if the tortoise shell concertina was played by my grandfather. But since the business card was attached to the bottom of the box, their probably is that connection. I also do not recall my father talking about the specific instruments that his father played. Sorry I can't be of more help on this matter. Look forward to seeing you one soon. Take care, Eric

Also be aware that the Matueswich's bought and sold concertinas so that may have been one that he sold to someone and his card was left in the case.
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This post has been edited by Randy Stein: 03 August 2010 - 06:40 AM