Wheatstone Crane Duet for sale.

[Christer Slaaen]

For sale is my Wheatstone 48-button Crane (Triumph) Duet concertina, serial number 34861.

Provenance: acquired from the Salvation Army in Norway. Based on the serial number this is generally thought to date from around the turn of the 20th century (c. 1900).

 

Condition / playability:

– Airtight bellows and good response

– Lovely tone; plays strongly

– Original Wheatstone case with label

– Normal cosmetic wear consistent with age

 

Important disclosure:

– Two buttons are missing (see photos).

 

 

I’m not a concertina player myself. I received this instrument as a gift while working for the Salvation Army in Oslo, Norway.

 

My description is therefore not based on concertina-specific playing technique, but I am a professional musician and have a solid general understanding of instruments and mechanical condition. The concertina has a lovely tone and good response to my ear, and the bellows appear airtight.

It is sold as-is, with the details shown and described.

 

Location: Norway (near Oslo).

Shipping: happy to ship worldwide; will be double boxed. Buyer pays shipping and any import duties/taxes.

Payment: PayPal

 

Asking price: £1,500 (or highest offer).

Please PM with any questions; I’m happy to provide additional photos/video.