I have a vintage concertina which has been in my family for at least 50 years.
I don't know where it came from before that. A tag inside the case says "Georgi & Vitak Music House, Chicago, Ill. I don't play myself but I would
like to determine the value of my concertina and I'd appreciate it if anyone
could steer me in the right direction.
The instrument is a "Majestic". I thought that it was mahogany but a
woodworker I showed it to says it's walnut with a red stain. The bellows is
in perfect condition and made with a beautiful purple patterned material.
I've taken it to three jewelry stores who believe that all or at least most of
the trim is made of sterling silver. The 38 buttons (76 keys) all have pearl
tips and all are in good working order except one which works only
intermittantly. It's in fabulous condition and I have several pictures if they would be of any help.
Thanks, Brian

It sounds like you have a Chemnitzer concertina. I think it would help for you to review this thread, started by someone else who has one.


We're always glad to see pictures.