[C.Wheatstone concertina]

2 hours ago, fred v said:

No one mentioned that this is a beginners instrument. It had  the note names on the keys and the C notes are in red. The value is therefore much lower than the higher quality instruments.

It does appear to be in vary nice condition. One question related to value is if it is in tune.

Thanks Fred.

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15 hours ago, Milesy said:

You might try A C Norman & Co. Paddock, Shrewsbury SY5 9EL, United Kingdom. If he can't help he will have better local knowledge than I  (I've been in Australia for 30 years so my UK contacts are  rather thin on the ground!)..

Thanks I’ll look them up.

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20 hours ago, Milesy said:

Hi Dan

It's an "English" (keyboard layout) and from your photos it appears to be in original condition. The Serial number indicates it was made in 1850/51. Value depends on many variables. Where are you based? There will undoubtedly be a knowledgeable member somewhere near you who will be able to tell you more if they see it "in the flesh".

Milesy do you know of anyone in my area or anyone on the forum that would be able to give me a rough idea in the value?

Thanks 

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8 hours ago, David Barnert said:

Here’s a page from the Wheatstone ledgers of October, 1851:

 

http://www.horniman.info/WNCMARC/C1047/IMAGES/C3P0310D.JPG

 

Your instrument, #3487, is listed on the 10th line. I can’t tell you anything more about how to interpret what’s there.

Hi David,

That’s brilliant, thanks for your help.

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8 hours ago, Milesy said:

Hi Dan

It's an "English" (keyboard layout) and from your photos it appears to be in original condition. The Serial number indicates it was made in 1850/51. Value depends on many variables. Where are you based? There will undoubtedly be a knowledgeable member somewhere near you who will be able to tell you more if they see it "in the flesh".

Hi Milesy,

Thanks for all the info. I had no idea it was that old, I thought maybe 1900/1920.

I’m from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands.

Thanks

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[C.Wheatstone concertina]

Hi,

I inherited a C.Wheatstone concertina from my grandad, I’ve kept hold of it for about 20 years but I have no knowledge about it.

Any info anyone could give me on its age, origin, value etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks