I have a 48 keyed wheatstone english treble concertina for sale.
It has highly polished rose wood ends
metal keys
dark green leather bellows
brass reeds, and is in excellent condition with hexagonal rosewood case (very good condition)
It was fully restored, new pads, valves, bushings etc and tuned to modern concert pitch by Nigel Sture less than 3 months ago.
The serial number is 8894.The Horniman ledgers show that it was purchased on august 18th 1856 by Captain Otway.
Looking at a royal navy role call in 1856 shows that there was only one Captain George Otway at the time ,who went to to reach the rank of Rear Admiral.He was the son of Admiral Sir Robert Waller Otway who fought with Nelson during several campaigns!!!
The concertina plays very well , has a very good action and has a nice volume for a brass reeded instrument.Its in excellent cosmetic condition and the probable history of it is great! I wish it could talk!!
I'm asking 795 pounds or near offer for it, am based down in devon and am best contacted either through the forum or on 01271 814609.
kind regards simon