Anglogeezer Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 At auction 17 th December by SILVERWOODS, Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. Lot 260 An early 20th century English concertina, possibly L. Chenal London, thirty-four button, pierced white metal ends, steel reeds, six fold bellows, ebonised and gilt hexagonal case, rosewood carry box. Estimate = £300 - £500. see here : http://www.the-saleroom.com//en-gb/auction-catalogues/silverwoods-of-lancashire/catalogue-id-srsil10017/lot-8d6046a8-9ee7-411f-8720-a56200d980ca?utm_source=auction-alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=auction-alert&utm_content=lot-image-link When they say "ebonised and gilt hexagonal case" I guess they mean that the carcases are ebonised and the leather on the ends of the bellows is embossed & gilded? The metal end has 2 extra holes on each of the straight sides about half an inch in from the corners. There appears to be 2 holes in the end plate by the end of the buttons. There appears to be 2 holes in the end plate each side of the air button. Jake
CrP Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I concur with Jake's observations and conclusion, based on comparison with a 34-buttom metal ended Jones with which I am acquainted. The presence of 2 very small screws on each of the flat sides is virtually identical to the one I know, as is the patterning of the metal fretwork. Can we call it "fretwork" if it's in metal? not sure.
CrP Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 One additional observation, this time about the handrests. The photo shows (indistinctly) but a small portion of the R hand handrest beneath the strap, which looks to me as if it's made of (maybe perforated?) metal -- rather than the same wood as that seen in the frame of the instrument. If that's so, then I think that's mighty unusual for a Jones, yes?
Greg Jowaisas Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) One additional observation, this time about the handrests. The photo shows (indistinctly) but a small portion of the R hand handrest beneath the strap, which looks to me as if it's made of (maybe perforated?) metal -- rather than the same wood as that seen in the frame of the instrument. If that's so, then I think that's mighty unusual for a Jones, yes? Definitely looks like a Jones. The metal hand bar looks like a repurposed drawer pull? I believe I've seen a Shakespeare with something similar. Greg Edited December 4, 2015 by Greg Jowaisas
rob carr Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) All the extra 'holes' are screw holes around the edge and by the buttons and the centres of two floral decorations in the fretwork by the air button. Identical end pattern to my jones for the fretwork and gold embossing. We can now add another to the list. You wait for years for one to turn up, then 3 in a fortnight. I should think there are hundreds more, but people are mis-naming the maker as there is no trademark anywhere on a lot of them. They seem to be under rated instruments, but the metal enders are far more better sounding than lachenals and some wheatstones. The reeds are very good, I believe G Jones did make special reeds for his superior models. Edited December 4, 2015 by rob carr
Anglogeezer Posted December 4, 2015 Author Posted December 4, 2015 One additional observation, this time about the handrests. The photo shows (indistinctly) but a small portion of the R hand handrest beneath the strap, which looks to me as if it's made of (maybe perforated?) metal -- rather than the same wood as that seen in the frame of the instrument. If that's so, then I think that's mighty unusual for a Jones, yes? Well spotted CrP!! I did notice it but made no comment until I recieved some more pictures from the auction house. I am awaiting their permission before publishing further. It is indeed a metal hand rest and the design of the fretted end continues under it in a single design. There are 19 buttons on the left end, one button is missing, there are two buttons under the left thumb and two more in front of the rest. Jake
Anglogeezer Posted December 4, 2015 Author Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) I've not used Flickr for a while, lets see if I can still make it work!! Links to Flickr photo sharing : https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876904/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876884/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876854/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876834/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876824/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/33443085@N05/22888876814/in/dateposted-public/ Thanks to Wilf at SILVERWOODS Auctions for the extra photos. Jake edit :- Looking at the second image, which shows the bellows extended, you can see that the ends have a narrow slot cut into alternate sides?? Edited December 4, 2015 by Anglogeezer
Lawrence Reeves Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 My former Shakespeare had the very same pulls as handrails. Different from the Jeffries I've seen with them. Those were rounded.
nkgibbs Posted December 5, 2015 Posted December 5, 2015 These topic threads may be of interest: http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=17610&hl=%2Bunusual+%2Bjones http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=18134 Neil
SteveS Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) hammer price 1200 GBP + VAT ... plus buyer's premium - probably around 20% + VAT Edited December 17, 2015 by SteveS
Mike Acott Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 I will let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Mike
Anglogeezer Posted December 17, 2015 Author Posted December 17, 2015 I will let you know my thoughts when it arrives. Mike Ohh!! Goody!! Looking forward to hearing ALL about it! Jake
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