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About Geoffrey Crabb
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Rank
Heavyweight Boxer
- Birthday 10/21/1945
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Gender
Male
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Interests
Last surviving member of the Crabb family to have made concertinas. General interest in the furtherance of the instrument in all forms but with a preference in the manufacture more than the history.
Although I do not consider myself a 'player' I do favour the Crane duet and the 40 Key Anglo.
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Location
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
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Seems to be as a slower version, with added part, appears on 'Springtime in Battersea' LP (Freereed Record FR 008) Side 2 Track 1. (Unknown Scottiche ?) played by Tommy Williams. Geoff.
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what type of wood for action plates
Geoffrey Crabb replied to Marien's topic in Instrument Construction & Repair
I argree with Frank, plus it won't shrink. The desk also of the same material attached with the face grain at right-angles to that of the base plate. Geoff -
Shackleton and the Edeophone.
Geoffrey Crabb replied to Robin Harrison's topic in General Concertina Discussion
I agree with RAc, very doubtful if any of those objects are concertinas. Search ‘Shackleton‘ at concertina.com to show a picture of three sailors aboard ‘Endurance’ possibly with the Lachenal English Edeophone in question. Picture not reproduced here to respect copyright. Geoff -
As some will know, health issues have caused me to step back somewhat from concertina related issues, so, due to requests for dating information regarding Crabb instruments, I offer the attached information that may be found useful or at least interesting. I have tried to provide all the information that I believe to be relevant, based on the records that exist and that furnished by current/past owners of these instruments. To those awaiting replies to dating and other enquiries, I apologise. Geoff Crabb Dating Document.docx
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Gary, I have found two definite Crabb built Jeffries Duets in the records: No.9055, 50 button, built 1930. No.18298, 60 button, built 1969. I have no other information to hand at the moment on these. When I am more able, I will have a look to see if the plans for these (or any others) still exist. Geoff
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Hi Alan, I have sent you a personal message. Geoff
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Alfred Pendrill Snr & Jnr Bn1851 & Bn1873
Geoffrey Crabb replied to Sprunghub's topic in Concertina History
Thanks for bringing this information to public attention. I believe that the name (A G Pendrill) written in the instrument in question is that of Alfred Jnr. In other record entries inspected, he is recorded as Alfred George Pendrill. ( 1872-1966) It is true that he is recorded in the 1911 Census as ‘Tobacconist & Confectioner’ and his wife, Elinor, ‘Retailer’ both residing at 4. The Market, Meads Lane, Ilford. By 1939 (pre-war England and Wales Register), both are now living at 53. Meads Lane. Ilford, a retail shop with accommodation above and are now recorded as A -
Don (and Bill), I have requested that this topic be moved to Concertina History forum. Geoff
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Yes, apologies for not mentioning. It does appear that my investigations were correct.
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Bill, I am having a look, be patient. Try this (links in final post) https://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?/topic/13534-nickolds-family-concertinas-information/&tab=comments#comment-130584 Geoff
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Bill, please see the attachment. Not a lot but something. Samuel Chettle 1829.docx