John Sylte Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hi everyone. I bought this after thinking about it for less than sixty seconds. I have a problem! It needs lots of work but it’s complete and in sound condition. Can someone help me identify the maker? Riveted action. No serial number. No maker stamp. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrP Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Looks a bit like a 26-button Jones currently on my shelf. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sylte Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 I've never had or seen the inside of a Jones before. I was surprised to see the riveted action! It appears to be complete and with all original materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex West Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I have a 26 key Jeffries which has very similar (but not identical) wooden ended fretwork. Mine has a C Jeffries stamp on the veneer on the RHS. I wouldn't rule Jeffries out without further examination. I can send you some pictures of mine if that helps Alex West 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Chambers Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 It's a John Crabb, unless it was made for Jeffries and stamped "C. Jeffries, Maker". Geoff Crabb has mentioned having the template for that fretwork. Either way, they sound lovely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex West Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Stephen Chambers said: It's a John Crabb, unless it was made for Jeffries and stamped "C. Jeffries, Maker". Geoff Crabb has mentioned having the template for that fretwork. Either way, they sound lovely. That would be logical, Stephen. Any clue as to date? I agree about the lovely sound. Mine's a CG and it's full, rich and ringing. Mine has a different but similarly awkward lever arrangement for the lowest LHS button... Alex West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sylte Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Alex West said: I have a 26 key Jeffries which has very similar (but not identical) wooden ended fretwork. Mine has a C Jeffries stamp on the veneer on the RHS. I wouldn't rule Jeffries out without further examination. I can send you some pictures of mine if that helps Alex West Hi Alex, I would love to see some pictures for comparison. I'm trying to decide if I should fix this up, or sell as is. I don't really need another concertina, but I've never owned a Crabb either. Maybe I do? Another action pic attached… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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