Selling concertina

[PeterK]

Hi,

 

My dad has a concertina inherited from a late uncle. My dad brought it to Tønder Festival in Denmark years ago and Iain MacKintosh had a look at it. He found it to be in very good condition, hardly played in, and at that time estimated the value to about 3000 GBP. I have no idea about what kind of concertina it is, and what price to expect for it today. I was hoping some of you here would be of assistance :-)

 

Some pictures here: Pictures on Dropbox

 

Thank you in advance, and happy holidays to all!

 

/Peter

[JimLucas]

My dad has a concertina inherited from a late uncle. My dad brought it to Tønder Festival in Denmark years ago and Iain MacKintosh had a look at it. He found it to be in very good condition, hardly played in, and at that time estimated the value to about 3000 GBP. I have no idea about what kind of concertina it is, and what price to expect for it today. I was hoping some of you here would be of assistance :-)

 

Some pictures here: Pictures on Dropbox

The type of concertina known as "English", by Crabb, one of the top-quality makers. Looks like an "extended treble" in range, so starting at G below middle C and going 4 octaves from there. Looks to be in excellent shape.

 

From the serial number (18484) in the photo, Geoffrey Crabb, who is a member of this forum, will know the details for sure, including just when it was made.

 

Are you in Denmark? On Jylland, or...? I'm in Helsingør, but if you're in North Sjælland -- even on a visit, -- I'd be glad to examine and play the concertina to verify the details and that it's in as good condition as it appears.

[Geoff Wooff]

It really looks 'brand new' !!

[Geoffrey Crabb]

Hi Peter,

18484, Crabb best model 5E. (56 key Treble English system. Octagonal, Raised metal tops. Six fold bellows).

Made in September 1975, originally for a 'Mr Hartwig'.

From the pictures it appears to have been little used and be in a, very rare, 'as new condition'.

 

As I no longer 'deal' in used concertinas, I prefer to leave any estimation of current value or what one could expect to get for it to others more familiar with the current market.

 

Good luck with the sale, I am sure that whoever buys it will not be disappointed.

 

Geoffrey

[PeterK]

@Jim - the concertina is in southern part of Jylland. Thanks for the offer but i rarely go to Sjælland.

 

@Geoffrey - thank you for the info, very nice to know the details from such a reliable source. What would a new concertina similar to this cost today?

 

Thank you for the help so far. Would this be the best place to advertise it for sale, or would Ebay be better? I will no matter what make a donation to this site, great help so far :-)

Edited December 23, 2012 by PeterK

[Rod]

Hi,

 

My dad has a concertina inherited from a late uncle. My dad brought it to Tønder Festival in Denmark years ago and Iain MacKintosh had a look at it. He found it to be in very good condition, hardly played in, and at that time estimated the value to about 3000 GBP. I have no idea about what kind of concertina it is, and what price to expect for it today. I was hoping some of you here would be of assistance :-)

 

Some pictures here: Pictures on Dropbox

 

Thank you in advance, and happy holidays to all!

 

/Peter

 

Looks a beauty but, like all instruments, is only as good as it sounds and is played. Invite offers and be in no hurry to sell.

[shelly0312]

...so, does PeterK need to "test" his concertina for range? or is it a given that it is an extended treble? with those extra keys going to higher notes rather than lower notes? or would it be surmised by the edge-to-edge measure? I would think anyone with a piano (school, church, music store) could help him establish middle C--and figure out "range" from there? And then we should help him "find" our buy and sell forums officially? shelly

[Geoffrey Crabb]

...so, does PeterK need to "test" his concertina for range? or is it a given that it is an extended treble? with those extra keys going to higher notes rather than lower notes? or would it be surmised by the edge-to-edge measure? I would think anyone with a piano (school, church, music store) could help him establish middle C--and figure out "range" from there? And then we should help him "find" our buy and sell forums officially? shelly

 

With respect, I believe the type and range of the instrument has been established in posts 2 & 4.

 

Unfortunately the variations in range of English concertinas and the absence of common descriptions used over the years by makers and others still causes confusion.

 

However, the attached may help others to identify some of the English Concertinas encountered and I hope that one day, standard descriptions will be accepted and used.

 

Geoffrey

[ceemonster]

if only it were a TT....

[PeterK]

Thanks for the advices so far. I'll put in an ad in the Buy & Sell section. But i still need an idea about what price to ask?