10 Buttton?

[LoiS-sez]

Over on the Construction and Repair forum I'm asking about Glued Ends, complete with photos. Might anybody have heard of 10 button concertinas? 18 or 20 buttons seem to be as small as I can find. There are no markings on this little concertina I found in an antique store. It's not in the greatest shape (fortunately the price wasn't high) and I'm wondering if repairing it is worthwhile, but love it's light weight and easy action.

[Tradewinds Ted]

Another option if the one from the antique shop doesn't work out - I remembered that Tedrow has made some mini concertinas, and has some pictures on his website:

http://hmi.homewood.net/mini/

and

http://hmi.homewood.net/minicustom/

I have no idea what price he puts on these, or what kind of wait would be involved, but I imagine you could contact him and find out. He might even have other options to suit your needs.

 

A friend of mine bought a lovely Tedrow baritone anglo last spring, and I must say it has very nice workmanship. (I'm jealous of it!)

Edited September 22, 2013 by Tradewinds Ted

[LoiS-sez]

They are lovely. I didn't think this was a mini, but might just be. Thank you, Ted.