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I’m after a metal-ended english concertina in unrestored condition, Wheatstone or Lachenal, steel reeds. I’m located in the UK. If anyone has something please send me a message. Thanks

Any maker or restorer in the UK who could take on the task of making a new set of bellows for a single action bass concertina?.

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I know these are not so common but if anyone has one for sale I’d be interested, in any condition. These were Wheatstone concertinas from the 1860s and 70s when E. Chidley was in charge I believe. Photo attached for reference.

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30 x 27 cm (height x length). With the bellows closed it has a width of 16 cm from one end to the others. No case I’m afraid.

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**Sold** I’m selling this nice little Wheatstone that I purchased recently due to another unexpected acquisition (C.A.S.). Serial number 5715, 4-fold bellows, riveted brass reeds (fat rivet type), and brass buttons. Hook and pivot action (Lachenal type). A person’s name and address is engraved on the fretwork and reedpan: Thos (Thomas?) Guest, 56 Fore St Hill, Exeter. In original condition, not really playable, and begging an overdue restoration. Some pinholes in the corners and gussets are causing air leaks. Three long screws are missing from the right hand side, and two end bolts on the left end have sheared off at the end box level, leaving the threaded bits inside the bellows frame. The right end fretwork would need few structural repairs; the left end is stable. Reinforcing the internal hinges and gussets, as well as external patching should make the bellows sufficiently airtight to extend its life some good years before requiring new bellows. Then the usual pads, valves, reedwork etc etc… Good restoration project for those who like early ones, unfortunately I have enough work and I don’t want this to sit and collect dust. This will be a sweet sounding box once restored. Price is £125 + shipping. Same price as I bought it for. Can also be seen in person, I’m located in South Yorkshire currently. More photos available via private message.

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These pieces of card were inside the bellows, they appear to have been cut from a poster advertising Louis Lachenal’s concertinas.

I’m selling this rare, early baritone english concertina for restoration. I believe it’s a Louis Lachenal, but has a fretwork design that I’ve seen on Wheatstones from the 1850s. The serial number is 12814, it has brass reeds, and Lachenal’s hook and pivot action. It is in original unrestored condition, not playable at the moment, mainly because the leather around one of the corner of the bellows has “unglued” from the card, leaving two holes around the respective gussets. I believe this is curable and hopefully won’t require replacing the bellows, as they are otherwise in good condition. A missing end bolt and a loose action board frame needed re gluing back in place. Then, the usual pads, action, valves, tuning, thumb straps… No sings of warping. All in all, a nice and doable job for the right person. We’ll only know how good the reeds are once it gets restored properly; my other baritone also has brass reeds but sounds loud as steel… Price for this is £800, about 3 times less than its fully restored price. I am currently located on South Yorkshire, you’re welcome to come and see in person. Can ship nationally for £15, and abroad at the buyer’s expense. More photos and info available on private message. Thanks for looking.

I second the Wheatstone Mayfair (or as I prefer to call it, the Boosey & Hawkes concertina); it ticks all your boxes as it was made for those purposes. This video illustrates the Mayfair and other entry level anglo concertinas: https://youtu.be/pSy2czyV3Mk?si=rWSz2mBKLSy5CDk3