Whetstone Aoela For Sale

[susannah franks]

Right, here are his other concertinas! This one is a professional 8 sided wheatstone aeola with 6 fold black leather bellows. It is in concert pitch and Circa 1920. It was rebuilt by H.Crabb & Son circa 1950 and the end frets were replaced with leight-weight alloy. It was serviced in 1986 by C & R Dipper. I would say it has a nice resonant and bright tone and quite a bit of volume to it. More photos can be posted if required. Asking price is £1400. I'd be interested to know what you all think of this one. Edited July 25, 2007 by susannah franks

[Pete Dunk]

For an Aeola the price is modest. It's a shame the original ends were replaced but it's nicely done, shame once again that the serial no. is missing but it's probably stamped inside somewhere.

 

Geoffrey Crabb is a member here and may well have records of the rebuild. If I had the cash I'd buy this, no problem, but sadly I don't have the funds at the moment. I hope this lovely instrument finds a good home.