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Apologies for missing the previous thread on these concertinas. The fretwork looks very particular; Stephen, do you have photos of any other similar Jones concertinas? Regards, Neil

A very Happy New Year to one and all at C.net I would be very grateful for any opinions on this interesting beast Best Regards, Neil

Dear All, Here are pictures of the nether regions of this concertina; I agree with Stephen C. that this is probably a Jones with rivetted pivot posts and the trapdoor air control. The gaps in the bellows frame in the last photo suggests that originally there were end bolt plates and that the wood screws were a later addition. If you imagine the ends with bolts rather than screws the concertina seems very similar to that pictured half-way down this post There are no numbers in the concertina just L and R stamps on the action boards. On one end there is a novelty whistle (shown on photo 3) and on the other a bird call. Wishing everyone on C.net a Very Happy 2011, Neil

Dear Jan, Below are (poor) photos of a similar Jones anglo numbered 15266 with a receipt dated 1884. Happy Christmas Best regards, Neil

I have just received a circa 1930 32b Lachenal Anglo which has a stamp on both action boards; J.H. BIMSON Dealer and Repairer of Musical Instruments 38, MITCHELL ST NEWTOWN WIGAN Has anyone come across this stamp before? Best Wishes, Neil

This looks like a nice concertina and I suspect that something around $2,000 would be a fair price. It may be a good idea to have photos of the restored inards of the concertina when you are selling. I would also rotate all photos so that the concertina is shown 'upright' ie handstraps below buttons. The maker is probably George Jones (rather than C. Jones)......more information about him can be found here. Regards, Neil

Full details and photos of this early Jones Anglo are here Regards, Neil

Many thanks for all comments on this concertina which has recently been sold. The buyer, from Ireland, reckoned that the concertina may have started life as a Lachenal as the company collapsed and was then finished by Wheatsone who are known to have bought up many ex-Lachenal components. Neil

I would concur that this Ebblethwaite concertina is most likely a Lachenal rebadge; it looks very much like Lachenal #1950 (circa 1864). Regards, Neil

Dear All, I have just received what I think is an early Jones Anglo #537. It has a rivetted action, no label, no trademarks but does have a pencilled inscription stating that it was a gift from a grandfather to his grandson in 1873. In a previous post, Stephen Chambers dated #264 to circa 1858, so I am guessing that #537 is circa 1858/59/60? Does this sound sensible? Best Regards, Neil

Please note that this eBay item, from a zero rated seller, uses a photo from another genuine listing. Best Regards, Neil

Dear All, The cost of this concertina has been reduced to £290 + £15 P&P (£30 P&P ex UK). Regards, Neil Donation to C.net if bought by a member.

Lachenal / Wheatstone / ??????? I have just received a strange beast that looks like a Lachenal on the basis of its fretwork but has hardwood faced ply ends, 91882 stamped on the inside of the bellow frames, 'hooked plate' pivot posts, plastic buttons and good quality steel reeds in aluminium shoes. For more details please visit Regards, Neil Donation to C.net on sale to member

Thanks for your comments, Curiouser and curiouser; Both ends and action pans are made out of mahogany faced plywood. Interestingly, there no 'corner reinforcement blocks' on the ends or the action pans (they are on the bellows frames) which seems a bit odd..........maybe more evidence that both were home made?? Neil

Dear Daniel, Thanks for your comments........I read somewhere that Lachenal were pioneers at using aluminium reed shoes but apart from this concertina have never come across them before in a Lachenal. The number (91882) on the reed pans (and presumably the reeds) would date the concertina to around 1900 if (big if) it is a Lachenal..........what date do people reckon aluminium was first used for reed shoes? Did Lachenal ever use plywood for ends? I may be barking up the wrong tree here but I did notice a similarity between the lhs reed pan layout of my 30b oddity and that of a Crabb 31b (NB an extra button on the lhs) on this webpage. The number on the bellows frames is obviously much too large for a Crabb........... Best regards, Neil

Dear All, I have just received a strange beast that looks like a Lachenal on the basis of its fretwork but has hardwood three ply ends, 91882 stamped on the inside of the bellow frames, 'hooked plate' pivot posts, plastic buttons and quite strangely, aluminium reeds shoes with brass plates and steel reeds. What is your diagnosis? Best Regards, Neil

I wish I could afford the Connor, but at themoment I cannot. I can vouch for the Jeffries as I played this at Dave's just after he had finished restoring it! Dear All, I seem to have come to this thread a bit late............I presume that the Connor refered to is now an ex-sale item.......it is no more........??? Regards, Neil

Dear Tom, I think that I may have already replied to this in the History Forum but this looks similar to a Nickolds that passed through my hands a few months ago. It will be interesting to see whether it has 'hooked' pivot posts and open reed plate holes. Best Regards, Neil

Dear Wes and Dan, Many thanks for your comments. Dan, the 'ENGLAND' stamp to which I was refering is in addition to the normal 'English Made' reedshoe patent stamp seen on the handle (NB not on the reedpan frame) on most Lachenal & Co concertinas post late 1870s. Wes, I can imagine that in the 1920s people in Britain didn't really go for German-made goods. Have you seen the mark on other Lachenals of this period? Best Wishes, Neil

Dear Geraghty, I have a cheap 20b Hohner C/G Anglo starter pack for sale on which might be ideal. Best Regards, Neil

Dear ReadingRogue, My guess would be that your 'Wallis' was made by Lachenal & Co in the first few years of the twentieth century. It is difficult to judge its value without a photo; if it is in very good condition, has rosewood ends, steel reeds and is in modern pitch it could be worth up to $350 but this will slip if is has mahogany ends, brass reeds and is in original pitch and is not in good condition. Please send photos to concertina.biz@btinternet.com for a more accurate valuation. Regards, Neil

I have just received a pretty standard, 20b mahogany ended, Lachenal Anglo # 197961 (circa 1932 ?) with an embossed 'ENGLAND' stamp on one of the reedpan frames. Senile amnesia may be at work here but I can't recall seeing this mark on a Lachenal before..........was it something that the company added in the last years of production? Best regards, Neil www.concertina.biz

Dear Tom, After seeking the advice of the good folks of C.net, I sold a 48b Nickolds English concertina recently that has similar fretwork motifs (eg the 'flower' at the base) to your concertina. If it is a Nickolds, one would expect 'hooked' pivot posts and open reed clamps....................... Regards, Neil

This looks a very similar design (albeit in mahogany [?] rather than ebony veneer) to an English concertina that I sold on a year ago; NB "Oscar Zeuner, Leipzig" stamps. Cheers, Neil

Dear Boeregroete, I have a couple of 'Starter Packs' based around 20b Anglo concertinas on www.concertina.biz that might be of interest. Regards, Neil