Kinversam Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Hi All, Just picked up my first EC from Chris Algar a few weeks ago, it's a tidy (to me) 5-fold Lachenel 48-key, black wooden ends, steel reeds and (I think) nickel buttons. It has lost its outside serial number but opening it up it is 37755. Having a go at tunes for a Ceilidh band, would be lovely to know an estimated date? Cheers, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 13 hours ago, Kinversam said: It has lost its outside serial number but opening it up it is 37755 ... would be lovely to know an estimated date? That'd be the latter part of 1899 Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatt_mazio Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just got a 'tina that I believe is a Lachenal, 48b tutor, serial number 21163 - any idea on date? Needs a little work but enjoying it so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, fatt_mazio said: Just got a 'tina that I believe is a Lachenal, 48b tutor, serial number 21163 - any idea on date? That one would date from the latter part of 1877. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatt_mazio Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Thanks Stephen. Also happened upon my buddy's - number 18463 - though it looks remarkably more weathered than mine. Estimate on a date? Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 8 hours ago, fatt_mazio said: Also happened upon my buddy's - number 18463 ... Estimate on a date? If it's a Lachenal English, it would date from 1873. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Hi folks I would be grateful if you could give me a date for my Lachenal English Edeophone; 48 buttons, treble, raised ebony wood ends and steel reeds. It has the number 57529 (1920?) Best Regards Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes williams Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 We would estimate Edeophone English 57529 as circa 1920. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Thanks a lot Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ove Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I could use some help in resolving what appears to be a contradiction. I recently acquired a flat ended rosewood 48 English in need if serious restoration. Opening it up I found steel reeds (not nickel alloy), printed sound board decals, Lachenal & Co. (not Louis Lachenal) and the number 3990 clearly stamped on sound boards and action boards. It has solid brass keys and a top quality French Polish finish (dirty and a little faded of course). To my inexperienced eye, historically speaking, the later label and early serial number don’t fit. There are indications that it came with sound baffles that were at some time in the past removed, and the original makers label probably went with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Coles Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Ove said: I could use some help in resolving what appears to be a contradiction. I recently acquired a flat ended rosewood 48 English in need if serious restoration. Opening it up I found steel reeds (not nickel alloy), printed sound board decals, Lachenal & Co. (not Louis Lachenal) and the number 3990 clearly stamped on sound boards and action boards. It has solid brass keys and a top quality French Polish finish (dirty and a little faded of course). To my inexperienced eye, historically speaking, the later label and early serial number don’t fit. There are indications that it came with sound baffles that were at some time in the past removed, and the original makers label probably went with them. At the suggestion of the dating experts who provide most of the answers in this thread, this post has been copied to its own, new thread, as it raises questions well beyond dating a serial number, and worthy of discussion. Replies and discussion should go in that thread. Thanks. Admin (Ken) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 How about an estimated date for #92189? It's a metal-ended 26-button baritone Anglo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Daniel Hersh said: How about an estimated date for #92189? It's a metal-ended 26-button baritone Anglo. That would be from the end of 1885 Daniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 9 hours ago, Stephen Chambers said: That would be from the end of 1885 Daniel. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Cardin Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 (edited) I just acquired this 30-button Lachenal anglo with rosewood ends. The serial number is 155415. From other posts in this thread, my guess is that it was made about 1898. Am I right? Edited June 16, 2023 by Magpieblog I'm an editor. This is what I do. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mellish Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Both the strap and the label look new. Has it been in its case for most of its life or does someone reproduce Lachenal straps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 6 hours ago, Magpieblog said: I just acquired this 30-button Lachenal anglo with rosewood ends. The serial number is 155415. From other posts in this thread, my guess is that it was made about 1898. Am I right? You're one year out, 1897. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Cardin Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 19 hours ago, Stephen Chambers said: You're one year out, 1897. Thanks for the quick response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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