milo

Thanks! Did other musical instruments get sold in such shops, or is the concertina particularly associated with it? I've put this particular one on ebay.

A tobacconist seems a most unusal place to have bought a concertina, and is most interesting. Thanks for the information. I am amazed by the date (I estimated ~1915), as it certainly seems in excellent condidion. I have a cornet made in 1897 that was somewhat the worse for wear before restoration. Unfortunately, I will probably have to sell it.

That looks most useful, thanks. I will probably put it up for sale soon, so it is useful to know how much such things go for.

Thanks. Is there anywhere where I could find more information on Lachenal instruments?

Hello, I'd like to ask if anyone has any information on a particular instrument that I have recently obtained. It was apparently purchased in the 1950s, but it may be older. I've got some pictures here: http://www.gvurrdon.demon.co.uk/concertina1.jpg http://www.gvurrdon.demon.co.uk/concertina2.jpg On one end it says "From W. Davis, 50 Broad Street, Bloomsbury, London" and on the other is the serial number "26602". Thanks! Milo.