Wally Carroll Posted October 21, 2022 Posted October 21, 2022 I’m posting this instrument for sale on behalf of a friend. This is a rare New Model Lachenal Anglo. I am no concertina historian and don’t know the history of the New Model but it plays and sounds very much like a vintage Wheatstone. The seller is asking $6000. You can deal with me directly if interested. I’m including a note that was found in the instrument’s case that discusses the condition of the instrument.
wes williams Posted October 22, 2022 Posted October 22, 2022 Hi Wally, A bit of history - serial 4679 puts this instrument into the 'Duet' serial number range. This isn't unusual as we have two more New Model anglos (4674, 4681) very near this, and we'd estimate them to circa 1929, just before Lachenal folded.
Wally Carroll Posted October 23, 2022 Author Posted October 23, 2022 Thanks Wes. I believe this instrument was originally in Bflat/F but is now in C/G. It does play very much like my Wheatstone Linota from 1914. This is certainly not a typical Lachenal Anglo. The reeds are much more responsive and the woodwork is of a much higher quality.
Myrtle's cook Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 That these instruments lie right at the end of Lachenal's production would be supported by the fact that this model first appears in the final price list for the company on Concertina.com, dated by internal evidence to c.1930. Lachenal-Pricelist-All-c1930.pdf (concertina.com)
Wally Carroll Posted October 27, 2022 Author Posted October 27, 2022 The seller wants me to conduct this as a falling auction, so I will periodically lower the price until someone is interested. Right now the price is $5500.00 plus shipping. PM if interested. Thanks!
Wally Carroll Posted November 6, 2022 Author Posted November 6, 2022 Spent about an hour cleaning it up. I removed the Velcro and cleaned up/recolored the bellows. Current price $5000 2
Martin Essery Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 Glad you cleaned it up 🙂 What is up with the air button? Or is it a lever? Where is it being shipped from? Is shipping cost additional and, if so, how much to UK? At the moment, for my taste, for that price, I think I would look for similar that had been fully renovated. I shall keep watching the price 🙂 On 10/23/2022 at 2:22 PM, Myrtle's cook said: That these instruments lie right at the end of Lachenal's production would be supported by the fact that this model first appears in the final price list for the company on Concertina.com, dated by internal evidence to c.1930. Lachenal-Pricelist-All-c1930.pdf (concertina.com) Wow, that is at least a 300 fold increase in price! Which interestingly matches the amount of inflation since we left the silver standard.
Wally Carroll Posted November 7, 2022 Author Posted November 7, 2022 There is a collar on the air button that the previous owner installed to make a thicker button. I was planning on removing it. I’m doing this as a favor to the current owner and am not making any commission on it so I haven’t put much work into it. The Velcro and bellows however were bothering me so I got involved. It really is a great instrument and I may end up buying it myself at some point. I don’t normally work on instruments that haven’t come from my shop but I would make an exception for this one if the buyer wants to separately commission me for this work. The instrument already is in very good playing condition. I’ll try to get photos of the inside posted in a day or so. Regarding shipping to UK, lately, to ship fully insured, the cost is around $400. 1
Richard Mellish Posted November 12, 2022 Posted November 12, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 11:27 PM, Wally Carroll said: Regarding shipping to UK, lately, to ship fully insured, the cost is around $400. Anyone in the UK considering buying this box will also need to be prepared for a steep import charge. It was an extra 20% on the D-A Anglo that I bought from Donovan in South Africa. 1
Wally Carroll Posted November 14, 2022 Author Posted November 14, 2022 More pics. Current price $4800
Martin Essery Posted November 16, 2022 Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 10:43 AM, Richard Mellish said: Anyone in the UK considering buying this box will also need to be prepared for a steep import charge. It was an extra 20% on the D-A Anglo that I bought from Donovan in South Africa. That is useful to know!
Wally Carroll Posted November 17, 2022 Author Posted November 17, 2022 Now $4600. PM if interested. All of the proceeds of this sale are going to support the current owner who is being moved to a nursing home. This instrument belonged to his wife who died a few years ago. It comes with a Stagi case and also what I believe to be the original case.
Jake Middleton-Metcalfe Posted November 17, 2022 Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Interesting design, can I ask: Is that instrument a bit bigger than 6 and 1/4"? Looks a bit bigger (not a bad thing for a 40b in my opinion) Im just curious as I lately played a 40b Wheatstone that was 6 and 1/2" - the extra space was used to put in longer scale reeds, it played really, really well. As in, honestly I think it was the best old concertina I have played. Edited November 17, 2022 by Jake Middleton-Metcalfe
Wally Carroll Posted November 19, 2022 Author Posted November 19, 2022 Sorry Jake I forgot to measure. I will check on Monday but I think it is 6 1/4.
Wally Carroll Posted November 28, 2022 Author Posted November 28, 2022 Confirmed today this instrument is 6 1/4" across the endplates. Price now $4300.00
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