paaudio Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 So I still have the following two concertinas left from the collection.... I have now reduced the asking prices..... 1. A George Jones C/G metal ended 32 button, 6 fold bellows. Completely rebuilt by Andrew Norman in 2020 from an absolute wreck I took a punt on from that well know on-line auction site. The complete story from Andrew’s Facebook page….. “Basket-case restoration, before and after pictures. This had been described by an e-bay seller as a Wheatstone, who, having looked at serial numbers, concluded it must be an early Wheatstone Anglo! My customer was not so sure (Caveat emptor!). It is in fact, a George Jones. When it came to me it had over a dozen wrong reeds, rough and split Lachenal bellows, black sides (with holes!) and a number of buttons, levers, strap-screws, and other parts missing. The ends had lost their plating too. So what was special about this? Well, nothing really, but a similar metal ended bone-buttoned Lachenal Anglo when properly restored will fetch around £2,300 (2020 prices, see our website) so it makes it worthwhile spending money on something like this. It now has all Jones reeds (with other reed-tongues replaced where severely abused) repaired woodwork refinished like the original Jones finish, and re-plated ends. Buttons, levers, pads, and strap-screws, all to match Jones pattern, and new bellows with new frames to match the woodwork exactly. Definitely on a par with a responsive metal ended Lachenal Anglo, but with a different character, so should be worth about the same. That's what makes it worthwhile...... besides we like a challenge! Find out what we can do with your broken, neglected, or abandoned projects.” £1900 2. Jeffries 26 button Bb/F . Typical Jeffries “bark” Very loud & responsive. In very good order and has been looked after. I usually play Wheatstone / Lachenal layout so I have currently swapped the C#and D# on the outer row to suit my preference, although I’m happy to swap them back if a buyer wants. £2300 If someone buys the two concertinas at the same time I will throw in a Swan double flight case, (which you can foam out to suit the two concertinas) Jones link to pics and sound file :https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hbxfnjwmfxyjfqn/AAD3TqQ6-ZPYWcGAyrpHVKqHa?dl=0 Jeffries link to pics and soundfile: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r6nwxdgg1jj28qm/AADutduTa-ZmRfXAK7AFeVmta?dl=0 Feel free to get in touch to discuss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paaudio Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 Jeffries has now found a new home.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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