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Thanks Alex. The veneers are also chipped in places. the photos don't show that. I will indeed look to get them replaced. The bellows have definitely been tinkered with and there's one leather patch deep in one of the outside folds that is leaking again. I will get this professionally looked at and repaired.

Amazing thanks!

Thanks! I didn't see the charts before. That helps a lot.

I wasn't sure if people include the air button as a key when counting. The left hand thumb button is a drone on mine.

Hi Stephen, thanks for the info. I measured mine again and it is indeed 6" across the flats.

I'm looking to tune a concertina in 1/5 comma meantone centered around D and having A as close to 440 as possible. Could someone knowledgeable on the subject explain how to exactly go about this? Was wondering if anyone has a chart of the frequencies in Hz. Or if someone could explain how to create this. I've searched all over and find it generally confusing to understand how to construct it. Do I flatten the 5ths by a syntonic comma in the following order: D-A-E-B-F#-C#-G#-D#-A#-F-C-G ? And then half or double the resultant frequencies into their respective octaves to make up the scales and correct notes on the keyboard? Hoping to wrap my head around this subject. Thank you.

Also I noticed a name written in pencil on the inside "JD Goss". Does this have any significance?

I recently acquired this Jeffries anglo concertina in the keys of C/G and was wondering if anyone could help me estimate the age? Would the "C Jeffries Maker" stamp date it to around 1900? It has 44 keys including a bird whistle and drone. The bellows are losing air and appear to have been repaired in the past. It is indeed an anglo concertina and I've looked at all the reeds and everything appears to be original. Doesn't seem to be a duet conversion. It came in the original leather box. I intend on getting it repaired and am hoping the original bellows can be mended. Also it seems like the hand strap screw holes were removed and filled at some point since the straps are now only attached to the metal ends. The veneers around the edge have some chips that I'm hoping can be repaired. Overall I'm fairly sure it can be restored to playing condition. I've never seen a 44 key like this before (except maybe Micheal O'Rahallaigh's box?). It measures approx 5 1/2 inches across the flats and weighs in at around 1.5kg. Would love if anyone could provide further insights. Thanks! Chris.

SOLD via another website. Thanks.

For sale. Lachenal & Co. Serial Number: 40349 with metal ends in need of a full overhaul. It appears to be in original condition. I bought this thinking I could do a restoration job on it but I soon discovered a rather large crack on the bass end sound board? (not the reed pan - see pics). I feel it's better in the hands of a skilled concertina repairer than to attempt a fix myself. The reeds look to be in remarkably good condition. There is a small old repair patch to the bellows. One button and the paper badge is missing but it is stamped Lachenal & Co on the inside. Comes with half a case (lid is missing). See pictures attached. Concertina is located in Western Canada. Asking $600 USD plus shipping. I'm also open to a trade. Thanks, Chris.

This instrument is now sold. Thanks all for the interest. Chris.

Hi Everyone. I am the seller of this instrument. Don contacted me on kijiji and let me know there was a post on here. I was on a short trip back to Ireland hoping to sell the concertina there but no takers yet. I have since returned to Canada with the instrument. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask. It’s a genuine sale. Thanks. Chris

Thanks for the very interesting information Dan. I found the google book and it is such a treasure to read! Good news...this concertina is currently on its way to Greg Jowaisas for a full overhaul (original tuning to be preserved). Looking forward to learning to play this unusual system once it's restored to its former glory. Cheers all! Chris.