LeadFingersErnie Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I have got a beautiful Rock Chidley English Concertina, Serial No 3068. Can anyone tell me when it was made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 (edited) Hi Rock Chidley started independently 1850. By 1862 he went bankrupt (first time) by 1867 he went bust again. It's possible that he made a few concertinas between 1862 and 1867 as he still had the tools (they were sold by auction). I'm aware of a concertina with a serial number in the 6000's. Up to 1855'ish his address labels mention only 135 High Holborn but 1855/6 (I'm aware of a concertina with a serial number of 3220 bearing the High Holborn address) they start to include mention of the factory at Hollingsworth Street . I don't think that it's possible to be really accurate with regard to dating your concertina (unfortunately) but it sounds as tho' it was pre 1855. There is some more info on the Chidley's on my website (see link below) I would be interested in seeing pics of your concertina, if poss. chris Edited October 8, 2010 by chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danersen Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 For perspective: My nearly pristine Rock Chidley #3862 has been dated to 1861 by Wim Wakker based on materials and color (black). Be Well, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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