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Wheatstone Aeola 32262


Mr L

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I was wondering if anyone could advise on the likely value range for a used Wheatstone Aeola.

The number is 32262.

It belonged to my uncle who purchased it new and comes in the original leather case complete with sales receipt.

I believe it has nickel fluted ends.

 

It has not been played for years however when I last looked last year it could be played or should I say that I could get noises as I do not play. (one button did not work). At that time one of the leather straps on the case broke when I closed it as it was dry.

 

I have no doubt the instrument is serviceable however as I am not a player I do not have much idea of the cost to refurbish and how much it is/would be worth.

 

Any information you could give through this forum would be appreciated - if any further information is required I will look the instrument out and advise.

 

 

Thanks

 

Mr G

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Hello

 

Others can tell you much more about your instrument...but it sounds that from the year of manufacture (1929) and the model (Aeola) that it is a top quality model. Here is a link to the page of the Wheatstone records for the serial number.

 

http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD02/PAGES/D2P1010S.HTM

 

 

I recommend posting some photos.

 

Richard

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Thanks for the comments and the records Richard.

 

Dick -it is Mr L however I obviously have keyboard issues. (perhaps explains why I cannot play the aeola)

 

I will look out the instrument and post some photos and any further relevant information.

 

It will probably be a few days as the instrument is at my mothers house however bear with me.

 

Mr L

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Number 32261 is listed as octagonal 48 buttons.

If there is nothing added on the next line in the ledgers,

does this mean that the 32262 is a similar one?

 

Marien

 

Hello

 

Others can tell you much more about your instrument...but it sounds that from the year of manufacture (1929) and the model (Aeola) that it is a top quality model. Here is a link to the page of the Wheatstone records for the serial number.

 

http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD02/PAGES/D2P1010S.HTM

 

 

I recommend posting some photos.

 

Richard

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Marien,

I have assumed, and detected no inconsistency, that any undescibed instrument has similar appointments of the nearest described instrument within the horizontal pencil marks.

 

http://www.horniman.info/DKNSARC/SD02/PAGES/D2P1010S.HTM

 

So #s 32255 through 32260 are all 48b hex instruments with key valves and wrist straps. #s 32261 through 32265 are nickel plated octagonal 48b with key valve and wrist staps. #32263 has blue gauze.

 

In addition the model # to the left, 22 for the hex instruments and 7 for the Aeolas will indicate construction materials, range, and raised or flat ends.

Model #s are described in the Wheatstone pricelists found at concertina.com

 

Here is a link:

 

http://www.concertina.com/pricelists/wheat...glish/index.htm

 

Greg

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I was wondering if anyone could advise on the likely value range for a used Wheatstone Aeola.

The number is 32262.

It belonged to my uncle who purchased it new and comes in the original leather case complete with sales receipt.

I believe it has nickel fluted ends.

 

It has not been played for years however when I last looked last year it could be played or should I say that I could get noises as I do not play. (one button did not work). At that time one of the leather straps on the case broke when I closed it as it was dry.

 

I have no doubt the instrument is serviceable however as I am not a player I do not have much idea of the cost to refurbish and how much it is/would be worth.

 

Any information you could give through this forum would be appreciated - if any further information is required I will look the instrument out and advise.

 

 

Thanks

 

Mr G

 

I now have some photographs however cannot get them to upload to the site. Has anyone experienced similar problems and how to overcome them?

 

I would be grateful for any suggestions.

 

Mr L.

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I now have some photographs however cannot get them to upload to the site. Has anyone experienced similar problems and how to overcome them?

 

I would be grateful for any suggestions.

 

Mr L.

 

Mr L, I post my photos on Webshots then it's easy to post either the photos or links to them, here.

 

Good Luck

 

Cheers

Dick

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I now have some photographs however cannot get them to upload to the site. Has anyone experienced similar problems and how to overcome them?

 

I would be grateful for any suggestions.

 

Mr L.

 

Mr L, I post my photos on Webshots then it's easy to post either the photos or links to them, here.

 

Good Luck

 

Cheers

Dick

 

Thank you Dick. I managed to get pics on Flikr.com and have poster the info on the forum.

 

Regards

 

Mr L

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could you say whereabouts you and the instrument are located?

 

Lovely photos!

 

- john Wild

 

Take care how you answer that question Mr L!

 

...... after all, you do know that John is a Cat Burgler, don't you! 1.gif

 

 

 

:lol:

 

 

Cheers

Dick

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...... after all, you do know that John is a Cat Burgler, don't you! 1.gif

 

Cheers

Dick

 

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