Daniel Hersh Posted October 24, 2023 Posted October 24, 2023 It's on eBay at https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155844189871 . I'm guessing that it's a German imitation of an English-made concertina, but I know there are others here who would know better than me.
Stephen Chambers Posted October 25, 2023 Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 6:40 AM, Daniel Hersh said: I'm guessing that it's a German imitation of an English-made concertina ... That's my suspicion too Daniel, in fact I've had a bid on it already, out of curiosity, but won't be going too high.
Geoffrey Crabb Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 Not personally having come across the name C Harris before as a maker, upon investigation: a Charles Harris (b 1873) of 60 Sheep Street, Bicester, was found. If ? this is the chap, then, In 1891 he is a General Dealer (with his father, James) By 1901, a Fellmonger (Dealer in hides) By1911 a Horse slaughterer ??? So, it seems his time as a general dealer was short. Some observations of mine concerning the subject concertina, attached. German concertina Comparison German or English.docx
Daniel Hersh Posted October 27, 2023 Author Posted October 27, 2023 Thanks, Stephen and Geoff! It looks like we're all leaning toward German manufacture. Stephen, if you do wind up buying it, please let us know what you find out.
Takayuki YAGI Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 I generally agree with the above view, but I think the quality of the bellows would be fine for German. Anyway, I look forward to hearing more details.
Stephen Chambers Posted November 3, 2023 Posted November 3, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 2:09 AM, Daniel Hersh said: Stephen, if you do wind up buying it, please let us know what you find out. Sorry Daniel, but an early 44-key Wheatstone English concertina popped up in the meantime, so I had to buy that one instead... 1
Stephen Chambers Posted November 8, 2023 Posted November 8, 2023 On 10/27/2023 at 2:09 AM, Daniel Hersh said: Stephen, if you do wind up buying it, please let us know what you find out. And (sorry to say) I'm very glad that I "kept my powder dry" Daniel, and bought the Wheatstone - I thought it was very early and it turns out to be #284, so probably February 1839, exquisitely-made and in all-original condition. ☺️ 1
Stephen Chambers Posted November 8, 2023 Posted November 8, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 2:01 PM, Geoffrey Crabb said: Some observations of mine concerning the subject concertina, attached. German concertina Comparison German or English.docx 74.26 kB · 35 downloads On 10/27/2023 at 2:09 AM, Daniel Hersh said: Thanks, Stephen and Geoff! It looks like we're all leaning toward German manufacture. Stephen, Anyway, thinking about Geoff Crabb's observations, and looking at the photo again, I realised that I already have a very similar German-Anglo (rather than Anglo-German!) concertina, quite likely by the same maker, only with rosewood ends. Here are some photos:
Daniel Hersh Posted November 8, 2023 Author Posted November 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Stephen Chambers said: Anyway, thinking about Geoff Crabb's observations, and looking at the photo again, I realised that I already have a very similar German-Anglo (rather than Anglo-German!) concertina, quite likely by the same maker, only with rosewood ends. Here are some photos: Thanks! Am I right in thinking that's typical German construction except that it has English-style levers and rivets?
Stephen Chambers Posted November 9, 2023 Posted November 9, 2023 13 hours ago, Daniel Hersh said: Thanks! Am I right in thinking that's typical German construction except that it has English-style levers and rivets? An English-style mechanism, and leather-covered bellows.
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