Jones #27976

[nkgibbs]

Hello,

I have just obtained a Jones 20b Anglo numbered 27976. I note Wes William's article on dating concertinas (extract below) and wonder whether I have stumbled on one of the last produced?

 

"Jones ended up taking over the company by 1853, which continued until around 1909, although Jones himself retired in 1899, dying in 1919. A more accurate date for the end of the company is 1905, since the company went bankrupt after being left by Jones to his two sons on his retirement. Jones also produced instruments with modified fretwork for other dealers. The highest number Jones I've noted is 27807"

 

Best Wishes,

Neil

Edited November 14, 2009 by nkgibbs