Vern Posted March 6, 2019 Posted March 6, 2019 I acquired this instrument as a reconditioned one from the company in the early 70's. Still in good condition but not played for around 20 years
saguaro_squeezer Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Hi Vern, I have 8837 (1907) and used to have 9987 (1941). 9442 is obviously in between those dates. Maybe early 30s?
arkwright Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Hi Saguaro, I have 8835 -- I thought that was from 1908, not sure. It is a 30 button anglo in C/G.
saguaro_squeezer Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 Hi Arkwright, I’d checked with Geoff Crabb and my 8837 is from 1907. It’s a 57b Crane. Interesting (to me anyway) that the reeds are laid out like an Anglo instead of around the outside.
Little John Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I have #9155 (48 button Crane) which Geoff told me was 1934. LJ
John Wild Posted March 7, 2019 Posted March 7, 2019 I had No.9414 which Geoffrey Crabb told me was from the period 1935-38. A more exact date could not be given because of missing records.
DDF Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 I have 9008 Geoff kindly told me it was made by H T Crabb in 1927. David.
Vern Posted March 19, 2019 Author Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks to you all. Very helpful. The safest assumption I can make is that #9442 falls in the 1935-38 period where there are missing records
Geoffrey Crabb Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Hi all, unfortunately I am in the Royal Brompton Hospital London awaiting heart surgery so am unable to access the number/date records. This situation will, if resolved, hopefully see me eventually back and active among the concertina community. Geoff Crabb 3
alex_holden Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, Geoffrey Crabb said: Hi all, unfortunately I am in the Royal Brompton Hospital London awaiting heart surgery so am unable to access the number/date records. This situation will, if resolved, hopefully see me eventually back and active among the concertina community. Geoff Crabb Good luck Geoff, hope you will be on the mend soon!
John Wild Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 I second Alex' comment. Best wishes, John Wild.
saguaro_squeezer Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 As my wife says, we'll keep our thumbs on hold for your speedy recovery, Geoff!
Don Taylor Posted March 24, 2019 Posted March 24, 2019 Yes, good luck Geoff and we will hear from you soon. Don.
John Adey Posted March 26, 2019 Posted March 26, 2019 Adding my best wishes Geoff; hope all going well. John
Marien Posted March 27, 2019 Posted March 27, 2019 I am hoping that all will be well soon Geoff, Marien
saguaro_squeezer Posted March 28, 2019 Posted March 28, 2019 Not wanting to broadcast but has anyone heard any more about Geoff? Rod
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