Pearl Queen Concertina Estate Sale Purchase

[Tromboner]

Hello,

Let me say up front that I am a musician but until recently had never had the opportunity to play let alone own one of these fantastic instruments!

I purchased this Pearl Queen at an estate sale for almost 200.00 dollars. I have tried researching online and read all postings here on Concertina.net but havent been able to find specifics related to this instrument. I know its a Pearl Queen, manufactured by the Geori and Vitak music co of Ashland Ave Chicago. Its in wonderful condition and plays very well. 51 button, mother of pearl inlay, green bellows (free of any holes or cracks). I also have the case. Finally, it came with a copy of Henry Silberhorns Instructor for the Concertina 6th improved edition. Copyright 1927. I believe the serial number is 3356.

Any information that can be provided would be appreciated.

 

Thank you for your help.

[Cream-T]

Will http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1391 help for starters?

 

Also, if you enter "Pearl Queen" into the Search function in C.net, you'll come up with a lot of results that may be relevant. Happy browsing!

[Tromboner]

Will http://www.concertina.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1391 help for starters?

 

Also, if you enter "Pearl Queen" into the Search function in C.net, you'll come up with a lot of results that may be relevant. Happy browsing!

Thank you for the links. Is there a way to determine its actual age? Can anyone tell me if I paid a fair amount for the concertina and what it value might be today?

[Daniel Hersh]

Here's a great source for price info for Chemnitzer concertinas such as this one: http://www.concertinamusic.com/sbox/sold.html .

 

Daniel