LeadFingersErnie Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have the chance to buy a glas-buttoned Rock Chidley English. I know that this is of the type that he exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851, so it could be quite rare. It is in mint condition. Can anybody tell me how much would be fair price to pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle's cook Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I know Hobgoblin had one of these in its London branch for a considerable time priced at £1695 - a very nice instrument but [seemed ot me to be - in my very humble opinion] expensive for a brass reeded instrument in the current market. I notice a box with the same description is now in their Canterbury branch. I guess the addage that something is worth what someone will pay for it holds - if this has a particularly attractive tone (or whatever) that makes it a 'must have' for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFingersErnie Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Yes, that's the one I am talking about. If they have the original box it would be more valuable. Must check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Taylor Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Are you buying this as an 'antique' collectable/investment or because you want to play it? If it is for playing then the state of the reeds, bellows, etc... is somewhat more important than the box it comes in. If you do not play yourself then, at the price Hobgoblin is talking about, I think that you should try to get a second opinion on its value/playability from a player and/or a restorer. Maybe you should also check with Theo and Chris Algar at Barleycorn on what they have to offer. The market for ECs seems to be a bit soft right now so you really don't want to overpay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 You should be able to find a nice Wheatstone or Lachenal from early 20th century for that price. A Lachenal New Model for example. If its fir playing it will be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceemonster Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was the New Model made in TT versions? I see extended-trebles now and then, but would be very interested in a TT and don't recall seeing one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was the New Model made in TT versions? I see extended-trebles now and then, but would be very interested in a TT and don't recall seeing one... Yes - I have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Was the New Model made in TT versions? I see extended-trebles now and then, but would be very interested in a TT and don't recall seeing one... Yes, but they seem to be quite scarce, I see them very much less than Wheatstone TTs. I have seen both wooden and metal ended versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadFingersErnie Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for all the replies folks. I am a player/restorerwho also collects them. I already have 2 Chidleys, so maybe a third is a bit over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I had a look at the chidley at Witney - very nice, very overpriced I would be very surprised if it sold at £1695 (it had a couple of stuck buttons so was going to need some work) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Marcus Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Are you buying this as an 'antique' collectable/investment or because you want to play it? If it is for playing then the state of the reeds, bellows, etc... is somewhat more important than the box it comes in. If you do not play yourself then, at the price Hobgoblin is talking about, I think that you should try to get a second opinion on its value/playability from a player and/or a restorer. Maybe you should also check with Theo and Chris Algar at Barleycorn on what they have to offer. The market for ECs seems to be a bit soft right now so you really don't want to overpay. Over-late, I'll add that I played that instrument when it was at Hobgoblin in London. It is a gorgeous instrument - visually. Otherwise, I will simply say that the decision to not buy it was made quickly, although I did buy another one that day Edited October 31, 2013 by Dave Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLDNICKILBY Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 This has been going the rounds for the last 7 or 8 years. The numpty who was trying to "sell" it offered to do a swap for 3 x 3 row anglos. Silly fellow. It is a very pretty box but not worth a third of this figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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