Netleigh Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) We seem to be getting a Crabb Serial 18661 and a Lachenal with pretty ends in a wooden case. Any advice on who would be good for valuations in the south of the UK, we live in Hampshire? Probably keeping them and husband will attempt to add concertina to the range of instruments played in the family! Edited May 20, 2009 by Netleigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_boveri Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We seem to be getting a Crabb Serial 18661 and a Lachenal with pretty ends in a wooden case.Any advice on who would be good for valuations in the south of the UK, we live in Hampshire? Probably keeping them and husband will attempt to add concertina to the range of instruments played in the family! some one else may suggest somebody closer. but here they list valuations at 10 quid: http://www.concertina.co.uk/BrlyCrn1.htm#Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We seem to be getting a Crabb Serial 18661 and a Lachenal with pretty ends in a wooden case.Any advice on who would be good for valuations in the south of the UK, we live in Hampshire? Probably keeping them and husband will attempt to add concertina to the range of instruments played in the family! It sounds as if you need a repairer to give you an estimate for renovation, rather than simply a valuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netleigh Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 We seem to be getting a Crabb Serial 18661 and a Lachenal with pretty ends in a wooden case.Any advice on who would be good for valuations in the south of the UK, we live in Hampshire? Probably keeping them and husband will attempt to add concertina to the range of instruments played in the family! It sounds as if you need a repairer to give you an estimate for renovation, rather than simply a valuation. They were in good condition 10 years ago when they were being played regularly, so I doubt they'd need much renovation, they sound OK on all but one of the buttons, bellows are sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We seem to be getting a Crabb Serial 18661 and a Lachenal with pretty ends in a wooden case.Any advice on who would be good for valuations in the south of the UK, we live in Hampshire? Probably keeping them and husband will attempt to add concertina to the range of instruments played in the family! It sounds as if you need a repairer to give you an estimate for renovation, rather than simply a valuation. They were in good condition 10 years ago when they were being played regularly, so I doubt they'd need much renovation, they sound OK on all but one of the buttons, bellows are sound. Time to get playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Woloschuk Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I suggest you should make a call to Colin Dipper, he's probably your nearest specialist - see here for his contact details - http://www.chiltinas.org.uk/weblinks.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjcjones Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Geoff Crabb, who's a member on here, should be able to tell you when the Crabb was made. He's also interested to know where Crabb instruments have ended up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Gawley Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I suggest you should make a call to Colin Dipper, he's probably your nearest specialist - see here for his contact details - http://www.chiltinas.org.uk/weblinks.htm Except that they still have an out of date phone number. It should be 01985 840516 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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