Dating A Lachenal From The Serial Number

[Paul Read]

Could you please advise a date for a Lachenal New Model treble No. 44728?  Thank you

[wes williams]

Hi Paul,

We'd estimate 44728 as circa 1905.

Edited January 24, 2024 by wes williams

[AndyNT]

Could you please help date my 32 key, metal-ended, metal button Anglo? The serial is 176651.

 

There is written in pencil on both ends - S.A. , 2674 , G.T. , 27-8-47. I presume this points to previous Salvation Army ownership.  And instrument has subsequently been retuned to G/D at some point.

 

Thank you

[wes williams]

Hi Andy,

We would estimate anglo 176651 as circa 1905.

 

I'd be interested to know if the 'Lachenal' label hole in your metal end is circular or oval, as it seems to have a Salvation Army pedigree. We've seen that wooden ended SA instruments of a similar age had a circular hole and different Lachenal label (see here) so it would be helpful to know if yours was the same.

[AndyNT]

Thanks Wes

 

The label hole is oval and was lacking a label when I bought it in the 80s.

 

I can upload pics of the ends and the internal pencil marks if they would be useful.

[AnnaJ]

Could anyone estimate the age of a Lachenal English concertina 48 button SN 60249, please?

 

Thank you. Ann

[wes williams]

We would estimate english 60249 as circa 1930.

[Marien]

Could anyone ertiomate the date of my Lachenal 55b Crane duet concertina (new model with ebony ends) SN 532? Thanks, Marien 

[John Adey]

Please, I'd be grateful if someone more knowledgable can offer an opinion on the date of a Lachenal treble EC, serial number 53886? It has raised wooden ends and steel reeds; photo's of the ends attached. Many thanks.

Edited February 9, 2024 by John Adey

[wes williams]

Marien- Lachenal 55b Crane SN 532 - we estimate as circa 1905.

 

John - Lachenal treble EC  53886 - we estimate as circa 1912.

Edited February 9, 2024 by wes williams

[John Adey]

Lachenal treble EC  53886 - we estimate as circa 1912.

 

Many thanks Wes.

[Paul Read]

Wes, many thanks for the estimate on the New Model.  My wife's Edeophone is 54344.  I'm guessing early 20s but would appreciate your estimate.  Thanks.

[wes williams]

Paul - We'd estimate Edeo english 54344 as c.1912

[Paul Read]

3 hours ago, wes williams said:

Paul - We'd estimate Edeo english 54344 as c.1912

Thanks again Wes

[Cathasach]

When I bought my concertina it was listed as serial number 8282 but I can't find that number anywhere. It's an Angelo 30 button Bb/F that looks like it was rosewood that's been stained or painted black.

 

Pic of the only numbers I could find below.

[wes williams]

Yes, thats the serial, but unfortunately I can't read it from your photo. At a guess its 172xxx which would be circa 1902. Anybody else have any idea?

[JimR]

Could it be 15202?

[chris rowe]

Hi Wes,

Could I have a date please

Lachenal 32 key (2 bird calls) anglo, rosewood fine fret S/no 111199

Thanks

Chris