Please Help Me Identify My Concertina

[barryr]

Hi guys,

Can anyone help me identify my concertina. My father passed away recently and on clearing out the attic I came across this concertina. Having done a bit of research I think it may be a Lachenal. It has 30 buttons, metal ends and steel reeds. Although it needs a good cleaning everything seems to work. Any information would be appeciated especially its value

cheers

Barry

Edited September 16, 2013 by barryr

[maki]

http://www.concertina.co.uk/

http://www.theboxplace.co.uk/

Either of these members should be able to give you a proper ID and current market value.

Sorry that niether is close to you.

[barryr]

Thanks for the reply Maki I'll check them out

Barry

[JimLucas]

I think it may be a Lachenal.

Definitely a Lachenal. The stamped trademarks in the wooden hand rest are Lachenal's.

 

I'm not an expert on current prices, but it will depend a lot on current condition. Best to have someone knowledgeable examine it.

[barryr]

Thanks Jim I'll see if I can find someone local to me who can value it.

[maki]

That was utterly thoughtless of me....very sorry about the loss of your father.

Mine passed away last week, and I've been a bit out of sorts.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

[barryr]

My thoughts also go out to you and your family Maki. I know what you are feeling