Alan Sip Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Hello to all. I recently inherited a concertina from my uncle who was a semi-professional musician. I know very little about concertinas. It is a 48 button Crabb with serial #18537 in it's original case. It appears to be in excellent condition. I do not know if it is English or Anglo. It was likely purchased in the early 70's and not used very much at all. I would like to get more information about this. I will likely not be learning how to play it so I am interested in what it's value might be and how I might find an interested buyer so someone out there can appreciate it. I have attached a photo. Any help would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wild Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 The photo shows it is an English concertina. From a chart published by Geoffrey Crabb, the serial number 18537 indicates it was made in 1978. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNT Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 Where in the world are you located Alan? That would help people to advise you on local dealers or other sources of concertina knowledge. If you are in the UK, then I'd advise contacting Barleycorn Concertinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Sip Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 I am located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area of midwest USA which is likely not an area that is exposed to a lot of concertinas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arti Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I suggest you look through the site for USA contacts - no shortage. Your instrument looks like a top model from Crabb's although an English is less fashionable than an Anglo and not from the most sought-after period. Geoffrey Crabb is a member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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