Hi
I'm new to this forum and new to concertinas. I just came into possession of a 20 Button Lachenal concertina no. 196120. Can anybody give a date for this instrument?
The bellows are leakey and I want to find somebody in Ireland who might repair them and give ithe instrument a general once over.

Any leads?

I think I can date that pretty accurately for you, to 1925, seeing that I have the receipt for 196865, which was sold on 9th January 1926.


If you want to get it done soon, I would suggest you contact Micheal O Raghallaigh, in Co. Meath, on 046 9555589. Otherwise, I hope to be set up myself, in Kilrush, Co. Clare, later in the year.