Pete Dunk Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 I'm sorry if this has been discussed before but if it has I can't find it. Whilst there is a great deal of info available about Wheatstones there seems to be relatively little about the various models of Lachenel, the price list descriptions are of little help. So is this a pic of an Excelsior? Does anyone have pictures of other models (other than the obvious Edeophone)?
chris Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Hi I think that the picture is of an 'Inimitable.' The Excelsior has ebony ends with a lot more decorative fretwork. You might want to have a look at the 'vintage concertinas' section on Wim Wakkers 'Concertina Connection' site, there are some Lachenals illustrated there. The Horniman museum has photos of the Wayne Collection ( bit small not the best angle tho') chris
Lemon Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) (...) Does anyone have pictures of other models (other than the obvious Edeophone)? This one is likely to be a Non Pareil (or Nompariel - sic - in an old Lachenal brochure I found on the WWW): . The brochure says: AMBOYNA, all pertaining to exterior finish tastefully matched, tempered steel reeds as "The Excelsior," and all essential requisites of a truly genuine Instrument. Ca. 1895. Edited October 11, 2007 by Lemon
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