Crabb Concertina 18442

[Stefoley]

I’m wondering if anyone can help with a bit of background on my Uncles Crabb concertina with serial number 18442. He purchased it from Crabbs in London in the late 60’s or early 70’s we think. Having had it serviced recently I have been told it’s an Anglo C/G and has a hook system.  

[David Barnert]

This will attract @Geoffrey Crabb’s attention. Maybe he can shed some light.

[Geoffrey Crabb]

Hi Stefoley

          From what limited records I have, 18442, a 30K Anglo, was made in February 1974.

The entry, annotated “Rebuild” suggests that it used some usable parts from an earlier instrument, (Make unknown?), so dilapidated that the amount of work required, time expended and the end result, warranted the Crabb Number.

Without closer, hands on examination it is not possible to comment much, it may be that the hook system action was from the donor instrument and reusable.

I would suspect that my dad would have replaced the reed tongues if the reed frames were re-used,

 

Geoff