trevorbrooker Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hello, I am Trevor, a menber of Boughton Morris http://www.boughtonmorris.uwclub.net/ a former Musician has died & his widow has asked me to help her. She has his concertina & would like to know more about it I am not a musician, & our current musicians do not play concertina's I believe it is an Anglo (differnt note pull/push) The only identification marks are on the handle ENGLISH MAKE Trade Mark see photo 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hi Trevor, The instrument looks to be a quality 40 button Lachenal anglo concertina. (Trademark stamp, action type and fret work design point toward Lachenal) Key, playing condition (projected refurbishment costs) and to a lesser extent vintage (look for a serial # stamped on the reed pans) will help determine its ultimate sale value. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindizzy Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 ... and there may well be some members of concertina net in that part of the UK who could help. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Definitely a Lachenal, the trade mark with symbol of a reeds is quite clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorbrooker Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 Many thanks for the helpful background. I did look inside but no stamps, just handwritten letters & numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have sent you a PM which gives a local contact - John Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle's cook Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Trevor You might be interested in a similar instrument that Theo has for sale at the moment which would provide a very rough guide as to worth (accepting the need to factor in costs of restoration, retail margin, and variances in quality between individual instruments) http://www.theboxplace.co.uk/purchase/lachenal40/prod_362.html All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Trevor You might be interested in a similar instrument that Theo has for sale at the moment which would provide a very rough guide as to worth (accepting the need to factor in costs of restoration, retail margin, and variances in quality between individual instruments) http://www.theboxplace.co.uk/purchase/lachenal40/prod_362.html All the best But bear in mind that the type with metal ends extending right to the edges are usually worth less than those where the metal end is set into a wooden frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Many thanks for the helpful background. I did look inside ... but no stamps, just handwritten letters & numbers You haven't looked far enough. Put your finger through the hole in the reed pan and gently lift it out (it is held in place only by friction). The serial number may be stamped on the back. Be careful to replace it in the same orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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