Daniel Hersh Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I am puzzled by this one that's now on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-30-Button-Anglo-CONCERTINA-Works-Needs-Restored/153321689713 It looks English-made at first glance, but I believe it has screws rather than endbolts , and the rows of buttons appear to me to be a bit straighter than on the British makes. The fretwork has a little crown-like shape where a brand name and serial number would appear on a Lachenal. This picture may show a British-style action on the inside, but I am not at all sure. Any thoughts, anyone? It occurred to me that it might be German-made but with British construction methods, like the English concertinas described here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Jowaisas Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Daniel, The bellows yell, "German" at me. As far as action I'm more likely seeing a row of parallel wood arms rather than radiating brass action arms. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Molkentin Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 yes - I even seem to notice these nasty baffles with metalish finish, typically known from „Stagi/Bastari/Brunner“ instruments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Hersh Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Greg Jowaisas said: Daniel, The bellows yell, "German" at me. As far as action I'm more likely seeing a row of parallel wood arms rather than radiating brass action arms. Greg Thanks, Greg - I think you're right. I should have taken a closer look at the bellows, and I suspect you're right about the action too. The ends are a pretty good imitation of an English-made concertina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimric Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I have a 2 row one that is really similar. The brass action is similar to a wheatstone but the buttons are glued to the ends of the arms like a wood action instrument. bellows are pretty good quality and has a tag in the bellows from a store on Mongomery St. in San Francisco that is 50+ yrs gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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