sputnik Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I have a tiny scrap of label on the bottom of its case.... You can see how the sides curve inward, and on the side the holes with tin plates. It's clearly german manufacture with the action inside. (no photos needed for that!) standard gold patterned bellows paper as you can see. I'd still like to know who made it or who sold it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) what I can read on the label is as follows: "lls" (LLS) any suggestions on who that might be referring to? Campbells? I definitely don't think it's "ils" as in Fils, but feel free to prove me wrong... the rest is something along the lines of "treble tenor concertina steel reeds" etc. etc. the instrument itself only has burnt/stamped "in C" and "steel reeds" no serials, no names. Edited October 14, 2013 by sputnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Possibly a Campbell's Superior Concertina label or catalogue clipping. Campbells were a well known (then) importer and retail outlet in Glasgow. However, the concertina in question appears not to be a "Superior", but maybe have a look here to establish a possible identity.... http://www.concertina.com/eydmann/campbells-catalogue-1890.pdf Edited October 14, 2013 by malcolm clapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Barnert Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Assuming that the three lines of text: "...lls" "...ior" "...certina." are center-justified, and noting that the middle line is bold, the word "Superior" (even in bold font) is still shorter than "Campbells." Campbells Superior Concertina. Yet on the label the s in "Campbells" is over the o in "Superior," suggesting that "Superior" is preceded on the same line by a short word on the same line (no more than 2 or 3 letters). Campbells XX Superior Concertina. The shortest word in the catalogue that might precede "Superior" is "Acme," which is too long: it pushes the o too far to the right. Campbells Acme Superior Concertina. I have no idea what all this proves, but it's worth pointing out. Edited October 14, 2013 by David Barnert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolm clapp Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I have no idea what all this proves... Probably proves I'm talking out of my hat, but I bow to your superior knowledge of printing :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 The only thing I have against "Superior" is that it is not a metal action, it is entirely wooden (springs excepted) However, it does look more like -rior based on the exact places where the paper is ripped off. There is a perfect space for an 'r' before i. Does anyone at all have any other Campbells labels from this era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Assuming that the three lines of text: "...lls" "...ior" "...certina." are center-justified, and noting that the middle line is bold, the word "Superior" (even in bold font) is still shorter than "Campbells." Campbells Superior Concertina. Yet on the label the s in "Campbells" is over the o in "Superior," suggesting that "Superior" is preceded on the same line by a short word on the same line (no more than 2 or 3 letters). Campbells XX Superior Concertina. Not at all likely, I know, but "An Inferior" (in place of "XX Superior") would fit, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 The "superior" (or whatever) seems to have a larger type and spacing... (so it might be as simple as that). ...and Jim, you made my day (or at least morning)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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