Concertina ID - "H.A.A. IMPROVED"

[Mike Hulme]

I've just acquired a 26 key Anglo with the label "H.A.A. IMPROVED LONDON E.C." in the oval frame. Outwardly it looks like a typical Lachenal box rebadged by/for a seller, but inside it has an excellent set of steel reeds.

 

Does anyone know who H.A.A. were?  Tried searching but nothing came up.

 

Mike

[nicx66]

I don't know who H.A.A. is, but I am wondering if there is a serial number on the inside ? Lachenal also marked their right-side hand rests on anglos. Good luck!

[Mike Hulme]

After having a look inside I found that the reeds were Nickolds, so that appears to be the maker. No serial number however.