Mike Acott

Hello Larry, that should not be a problem, assuming the currency exchange rate, I have sent boxes to the USA in the past. There should be no problems as the concertina was made in the first ten years of the 20th Century well outside of any restrictions. Please let me know if you wish to proceed. Regards. Mike

Ihave just done some more photos which will be on the site soon ,there is a slight problem with the restrictions on the file size,we will persidt

Please see the attached images of my lovely little Wheatstone Treble. Its has a lovely bright tone, and has new pads, springs, bushings, valves and straps. It's an excellent player and would make a great improver instrument. It comes with a lockable hard case with two keys. Please contact me to view or discuss. Regards, Mike.

I currently have a number of boxes at home ranging from two baritones one a metal ended Cjeffries and the other my lightweight tortoise Aeola.Large Cranes Two 68 keys and an 80 key Special by Henry Crabb ( know a little of the history). Mostof the rest are Englishes including a 29 000 box with gold ends and original 8 fold bellow which used to be my ane for use with a Morris side

hello I do have a Lachenal 48 key treble that needs a proper service,either by phone 01728 768128 or by mail Mike

From the lost years number 24130 Rosewood ended treble 7 fold bellows . All internal components renewed,end bushings renewed, new straps and polished ends , comes with a hard case( with two keys) I am reducing the number of boxes I have so this is the start of culling the herd. Price £ 1600. Photos will follow shortly. Mike

Hello,can you give an idea of a brass reeded treble no 13826 Many thanks . Mike

Just a thought I have a rare 55key Lachenal which has the right hand starting with a C( the same as a 57 key). Ialso have an earlyLacenal new modei 72 key ser no is 836,both are in very good cond condition and in concert pitch. Would you be interested in a swop? Mike

Hello, May I ask what system duet are you playing? Regards, Mike

Hello, I contacted Jurgen a few months ago and He says he is no longer making concertinas, my request was for some buttons but he declined to help. Mike

This is the best news for your association with Steve and I wish you every success in this project. Regards. Mike

I have another Lachenal anglo number for you ,it is 52091, many thanks . Mike

A reason for the Crabb label may be that the box has been to the Crabb firm for a level of restoration, it may have been traded to the firm in part ex against a better box. Valid reason for that label. Mike

Hello Wes, here are two more numbers for the records the first is a baritone 12814 rosewood ends and brass reeds the second is labeled as a Louis Lachenal treble 18864 , rosewood ends with brass reeds . regards. Mike

If I hear anything on our local grapevine I will let you know asap,I wish you a swift return of such a box. Regards. Mike.

Wescan you give a date for a Lachenal Baritone ser no is 12814. Regards. Mike

If you contact Alex at the EATMT they do have English boxes for hire, iI know this true because these boxes are owned by me. Mike

Hello, my main Crane is a 68 key Crabb which I use for singing with, the extras on the 80 key are at the max stretch on the right hand end add old age and it is a problem for me. I do have some provenance on the history of the last owner with his purchase receipt. Regards. Mike.

Hello, My daughter did the photos and has just gone on holiday for two weeks , I will try to do some pics and put them on the site Regards. Mike

The size is 9 3/4 inches across and is octagonal.

I have owned this rare monster for a number of years but sadly I do not play it often enough it is up for sale.I do have some provenance on the box and some information from Geoff Crabb, It was last worked on by Crabb and is in concert pitch and in superb condition with the 8 fold airtight bellows. I will be providing some photos in the next couple of days. Mike

There is another feature that I have not seen on a Wheatstone instrument, With 5 fold bellows I would think it is around mid 19th century,probab.ly a Baritone

Hello David , if you are bringing the Lachenal to the UK next month I will buy it if you are ok with that. Regards. Mike

Hello David , nice to hear from you again, i'm still surviving and going to a variety of sessions. I have a 72 key Lachenal McCann for sale, as I try to play my Cranes. Keep well. Mike

Do you have a date for ser no 17037 48 key treble. Mike