Alan Day Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 I have just viewed an Auction in Lewes Sussex (Gorringes -North Street ) Rosewood ended treble in excellent condition with end gold decoration.The bellows are in very good condition.The reeds are all in tune with itself apart from about three which need sorting ,(sounds as though a good clean may sort them out) be careful it may be in old concert pitch.The manufacturers label says Thomas Dawkins ,but probably it is either a Lachenal or Wheatstone.This was in Auction last Month listed as Sqeezebox £300-£500 from memory it is now £200 - £300. With Hex Box. For this money this is an excellent buy. The Auction is on line and you can bid on the day. (It is next week) Just passing this on to C.net members who may be looking for an English. Al
Pete Dunk Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 The gold decoration on the ends makes it look more like a Lachenal to me. I might have had a stab at it if I could have made it to Lewes to check it over.
Alan Day Posted June 8, 2007 Author Posted June 8, 2007 The gold decoration on the ends makes it look more like a Lachenal to me. I might have had a stab at it if I could have made it to Lewes to check it over. I would not have posted this had it not been a good buy,the only concern is the tuning.It is such good condition it may have been restored,but without taking my tuner I could not check that out.It is a very nice instrument,but like all auctions it is what it finally goes for. Al
m3838 Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 How do you check the website? I had no luck. Do you need to log in, register etc.?
Marien Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 Just check www.ebay.com and then search for "thomas squeeze box" in antiques.
Stephen Chambers Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 Just check www.ebay.com and then search for "thomas squeeze box" in antiques. Here's a link to click on: 106: Thomas Dorking & Co. A rosewood squeeze box
Alan Day Posted June 9, 2007 Author Posted June 9, 2007 In the picture the bellows are not extended, but I can tell you they are in excellent condition. Wach out for the buyers premium. There are as mentioned about three reeds not playing properly,OK in one direction, but not the other. A very pretty English. Al
Alan Day Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 The Auctioneers told me that the final sale price was £360 for this concertina. A very fair price Al
Marien Posted June 14, 2007 Posted June 14, 2007 A very fair priceAl Even with a 72 pounds premium, 432 is a fair price.
Alan Day Posted June 14, 2007 Author Posted June 14, 2007 Well done Marien if you want it picked up I am going to Lewes tomorrow. Al
Marien Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 Well done Marien if you want it picked up I am going to Lewes tomorrow.Al Al, I was not the highest bidder, but I know they take 20% premium. Thanks for offering to pick it up anyhow. Marien
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