jona Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I just put my concertina for sale on ebay it is a WHEATSTONE 56 KEY #36485 Can you give me some input on my add, what I need to change or add to it I dont play the concertina I bought it 15 years ago because It was such a Beautiful instrument. and looks like good investment. Thank You for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryFrank Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 This concertina was first sold, from the factory, on March 9, 1959. (according to the Dickenson Ledgers at the Horniman Museum, London UK @ concertina.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I just put my concertina for sale on ebay it is a WHEATSTONE 56 KEY #36485Can you give me some input on my add, what I need to change or add to it I dont play the concertina I bought it 15 years ago because It was such a Beautiful instrument. and looks like good investment. Thank You for your help. A direct link or at least the ebay item number would help so we can take a look. I'm going back to check but I'm sure that the 36485 serial no. you have quoted is for a model 5E which would be a 72 key duet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Dunk Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I've just searched ebay worldwide for both 'Wheatstone' and 'Aeola' and all I've found is one rather lovely 48 key from a seller in the States. Are you sure you've set up the auction properly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I've just searched ebay worldwide for both 'Wheatstone' and 'Aeola' and all I've found is one rather lovely 48 key from a seller in the States. Are you sure you've set up the auction properly? Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-WHEATSTONE-56-...1QQcmdZViewItem Sometimes it takes time to appear after it has been listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Stout Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 36485 serial no. you have quoted is for a model 5E which would be a 72 key duet... No, a 5E is an extended treble Aeola English Concertina. After looking it up in the Horiman I checked the 1956 Wheatstone price list on concertina.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jona Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR FEEDBACK concertina players are the best people in the world. Can anyone give an estimate on the value on this Wheatstone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR FEEDBACK concertina players are the best people in the world. Can anyone give an estimate on the value on this Wheatstone? Value depends on who goes after it (and how many). A similar one went on ebay for US$3500 about a year ago. One from the best period goes for around GBP2500-3k. I'm guessing this would put yours (in mint condition) around GBP2k +. But there have been a few aeola tenor trebles on lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Galloway Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 There are two other instruments with similar numbers currently on ebay. - one in the UK and the other from California. They will be sold before yours. That will give you the clearest idea of the current market value of your instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 There are two other instruments with similar numbers currently on ebay. - one in the UK and the other from California. They will be sold before yours. That will give you the clearest idea of the current market value of your instrument. Are these ones tenor trebles? It makes a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Galloway Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Wouldn't a model 5E of this vintage be an extended treble rather than a tenor treble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Wouldn't a model 5E of this vintage be an extended treble rather than a tenor treble? Hmm, looking at the pricelists I think you're correct. That would bring the value down somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR FEEDBACK concertina players are the best people in the world. Can anyone give an estimate on the value on this Wheatstone? Value depends on who goes after it (and how many). A similar one went on ebay for US$3500 about a year ago. One from the best period goes for around GBP2500-3k. I'm guessing this would put yours (in mint condition) around GBP2k +. But there have been a few aeola tenor trebles on lately. I see that the last one (48B) went for US$4300 and one with 56B and a couple of issues went for about US$3200. You're probably somewhere between but you never know with auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Read Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I see it's been taken off. Sold privately Iona? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironframe Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I see it's been taken off. Sold privately Iona? Come on Jona - you've said that concertina players are the best in the world - now it's your turn to come clean - why were all bids cancelled?? Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jona Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 I see it's been taken off. Sold privately Iona? Come on Jona - you've said that concertina players are the best in the world - now it's your turn to come clean - why were all bids cancelled?? Foxy Hi I'm sorry I haven't answered sooner ,I did not read my Email for a few days. The wheatstone is still for sale I will announce. when it is available again thanks for your interest Jona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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