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15 December 2005

williams-serial-number-muddle Serial Number Muddle in Early Wheatstone Ledgers
by Wes Williams
A major contribution to the muddling of serial numbers in the early ledgers is that multiple ranges of serial numbers are in use at any one date, and this is further complicated by instrument exchanges and hires. The multiple ranges begin as a feature of sales before 1850, but after that the multiple range-lines dominate the structure of sales, with many simultaneous ranges extended over longer periods. Scatter-plots of serial numbers and dates transcribed from the Wheatstone Ledgers reveal the pattern. This is a preliminary version dealing only with the first four ledgers (to early 1854); the completed article will appear soon.
Posted 15 December 2005
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ledgers-serial-and-date-indexes Serial Number and Date Indexes to the Wheatstone Ledgers
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Indexes listed on this page contain serial numbers and dates from the Wheatstone Ledgers at the Horniman Museum, London. Each item listed is a single index (either serial numbers or dates) to a single ledger. Indexes lead to the ledger identification and page number as a live link: click on it to see the colour photograph of the page from which the information was taken. There is also an automated lookup which finds all records for any single serial number throughout all the indexed ledgers. (Only indexes to nineteenth-century ledgers are yet completed. Additional indexes to the twentieth-century ledgers will be listed here as they are published.)
Posted 15 December 2005; updated 01 February 2006
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ledgers-c104a-serials Serial Number Index to Wheatstone Ledger C104a
by Wes Williams
Serial number index to Wheatstone Ledger C104a, the "First Number Book", serial no. 0001 to serial no. 1500 (includes dates 03 May 1834 to 05 April 1849). The record for each serial number entry gives its date (if present) and a live link to the photograph of its page in the online ledgers.
Posted 15 December 2005
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ledgers-c104a-dates Date Index to Wheatstone Ledger C104a
by Wes Williams
Date index to Wheatstone Ledger C104a, the "First Number Book", serial no. 0001 to serial no. 1500 (includes dates 03 May 1834 to 05 April 1849). The record for each date entry gives its serial number (if present) and a live link to the photograph of its page in the online ledgers.
Posted 15 December 2005
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ledgers-c1046-serials Serial Number Index to Wheatstone Ledger C1046
by Wes Williams
Serial number index to Wheatstone Ledger C1046, a sales ledger, dates 30 April 1839 to 05 April 1848 (includes serial no. 16 to serial no. 1495). The record for each serial number entry gives its date (if present) and a live link to the photograph of its page in the online ledgers.
Posted 15 December 2005
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ledgers-c1047-serials Serial Number Index to Wheatstone Ledger C1047
by Wes Williams
Serial number index to Wheatstone Ledger C1047, a sales ledger, dates 01 January 1851 to 23 October 1852 (includes serial no. 57 to serial no. 5740). The record for each serial number entry gives its date (if present) and a live link to the photograph of its page in the online ledgers.
Posted 15 December 2005
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ledgers-c1048-serials Serial Number Index to Wheatstone Ledger C1048
by Wes Williams
Serial number index to Wheatstone Ledger C1048, a sales ledger, dates 23 October 1852 to 21 March 1854 (includes serial no. 56 to serial no. 7089). The record for each serial number entry gives its date (if present) and a live link to the photograph of its page in the online ledgers.
Posted 15 December 2005
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15 November 2005

jeffries-man-and-family Charles Jeffries: the Man and His Family
by Chris Algar, Stephen Chambers, Robert Gaskins, David Lee, Randall C. Merris, and Wes Williams
New information about Charles Jeffries and all of his family that participated in the concertina making business. Contains the first known pictures of Charles and Mary Ann Jeffries, and reproductions of birth, marriage, and death certificates where known. Summary table of Jeffries descendants. Brief descriptions of the addresses where Charles Jeffries lived and worked, with maps of the Praed Street area, White Lion Passage, and the Kilburn area. Based on information from members of the Jeffries family.
Posted 15 November 2005
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merris-marie-lachenal Marie Lachenal: Concertinist
by Faye Debenham and Randall C. Merris
New photographs, genealogical data, and information about Marie Lachenal, eldest of Louis Lachenal’s daughters, and about her family life as the wife of the photographer Edwin Debenham. First published in PICA [Papers of the International Concertina Association], Vol. 2 (2005), pp. 1–17. The web version adds large colour photographs and additional information which has been discovered since the text went to print.
Posted 15 November 2005
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marie-lachenal-announcement Marie Lachenal Announcement (c. 1900)
by Marie Lachenal
Announcement advertising the availability of Marie Lachenal for performances and lessons, with numerous press clippings listed. Discussed in Faye Debenham and Randall C. Merris, "Marie Lachenal: Concertinist".
Posted 15 November 2005
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blagrove-homepage Richard Blagrove
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Richard Blagrove.
Posted 15 November 2005
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blagrove-fantasia-english-airs Fantasia on English Airs for the Concertina
by Richard Blagrove
Fantasia on English Airs for the Concertina. With Piano-Forte Accompaniment. Introducing "The Curly Headed Ploughboy", "The Banks of Allan Water", "Cherry Ripe", & "The Roast Beef of Old England". Composed & Dedicated to his Pupil Arthur G. Theed, Esq. by Richard Blagrove. London, C. Wheatstone & Co., Inventors and Patentees of the Concertina. 20, Conduit St., Regent St., W. Where may be had all Mr. Richard Blagrove's compositions. Price 6d. [No date. 11 pages.]
Posted 15 November 2005
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richards-a-blagrove-fantasia Blagrove: A Fantasia
by Alex Richards
Commentary on Richard Blagrove, Fantasia on English Airs. Originally published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), 6 (1983), 8–9.
Posted 15 November 2005
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blagrove-portrait Richard Blagrove Portrait
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Portrait of Richard Blagrove from the studio of Debenham & Gabell, 158 Regent Street, London. Inscribed "Faithfully yours, Richard M. Blagrove".
Posted 15 November 2005
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15 August 2005

eydmann-life-and-times The Life and Times of the Concertina: the adoption and usage of a novel musical instrument with particular reference to Scotland
by Stuart Eydmann
This much-anticipated study is the first book-length account of the history and development of the concertina, in the context of the people who played it and their music. It is based on field work as well as historical research, and deals with the concertina in traditional music, art music, sacred music, band music, the music hall, and many forms of popular music—reflecting the richness, contradictions, and complexities of music and society over the more than 150 years since the invention of the concertina as the high-tech sensation of its day. Twelve chapters, bibliography of more than 400 items, over 90 figures and musical examples, 365 pages. Text of thesis for the Ph.D. degree, Open University, 1995. Supervisors: Dr Peter Cooke and Dr Richard Middleton.
Posted 15 August 2005
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eydmann-folk-music-revival The concertina as an emblem of the folk music revival in the British Isles
by Stuart Eydmann
The post-war folk and traditional music revival in the British Isles was a complex phenomenon which involved more than just the simple rediscovery and promotion of neglected music and song. The ideology of key individuals was important in determining the scope and subsequent diction of the revival including the sources of the revived repertory and how it should be re-packaged. The selection and use of appropriate musical instruments was a major issue and, for a time at least, the concertina family was endorsed by the revivalists to the extent that it could act as a symbol of the revival itself. This paper identifies and discusses the processes involved. First published in British Journal of Ethnomusicology, vol. 4 (1995), pp. 41–49.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-faking-it “Faking It”
by Roger Digby
with a section on the Duet Concertina by Kurt Braun
Subtitled "A guide to selecting appropriate chords on the Anglo and Duet Concertinas". Explains how to play the concertina from a “fake book” or “busker’s book”, which gives a melody line and an indication of the chords for accompaniment. 16pp. Originally published for the ICA, 2004.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-faking-examples “Faking It”: a dozen examples
by Roger Digby
Musical examples to accompany the web publication of “Faking It”. Twelve tunes that are common in sessions and include most of the dance rhythms, six tunes in C and six in G as the most common Anglo keys. Each tune is represented by the music (printed without chords), and also by a sound file of Roger Digby playing the Anglo concertina as you might hear at a casual session. Originally presented at a workshop for the East Anglian Traditional Music Trust, 2004. Tunes include: Blaydon Races, Dannish Waltz, Dorset Four Hand Reel, Family Jig, Galopede, Greensleeves, Harry Cox’s Schottisch, Keel Row, Shepton Mallet Hornpipe, The Man in the Moon, Three Around Three, and Winster Galop.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-anglo-file Anglo File
by Roger Digby
There is insufficient evidence to address the question, ‘Is there a traditional English style of Anglo playing?’ The situation might have been different if Kilroy, Kimber and Tester had more in common, but they don’t. What these three do have in common is the way that their playing reflects their background and context. Originally published in English Dance and Song (magazine of EFDSS, the English Folk Dance and Song Society), vol. 64, no. 2 (Summer 2002), 6–7.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-homepage The Compleat Angloer
by Roger Digby
Directory of contributions by Roger Digby.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-crabb-and-son H. Crabb & Son, Concertina Makers
by Roger Digby
A brief history of Crabb, written in 1978 as the firm neared 150 years in business. Accompanying photographs of the Crabbs and the Islington premises by Bob Naylor. Originally published in Folk News, 1978. Republished with different photographs at Concertina.net.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-crabb-notes Neville Crabb’s Notes on Crabb History
from Roger Digby
Two pages of manuscript notes written by Neville Crabb c. 1978 as material for Roger Digby to use in writing a brief historical note on Crabb Concertinas. Originally published at Concertina.net.
Posted 15 August 2005
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digby-acquired-crabb How I Acquired My Crabb
by Roger Digby
The story of how Roger Digby moved to Islington and found himself buying his first quality instrument from Neville Crabb in 1974. Originally published at Concertina.net.
Posted 15 August 2005
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lachenal-ballinger-will Richard Ballinger, Will (1901, 1902)
from Robert Gaskins
Last will and Testament of "Richard Ballinger of 19 Heathcote Street, Grays Inn Road … & of 4 Little James Street, Bedford Row … Engineer, died on the 2nd day of December 1900."
Posted 15 August 2005
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lachenal-saunders-will Thomas William Saunders, Will (1899, 1907)
from Robert Gaskins
Last will and Testament of "Thomas William Saunders of 136 Windmill Street, Gravesend … died on the 8th day of September 1907." In 1899 Saunders bequeaths his interest in "the firm of Lachenal & Coy in which I am a partner", but in a codicil dated 1907 bequeaths the "business of which I am now the sole proprietor trading under the name of 'Lochenal and Co.'."
Posted 15 August 2005
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williams-victorian-repair Concertina and Melodeon Tuning and Repairing
by Henry Dryerre
Article on techniques of tuning and repairing concertinas and melodeons by Henry Dryerre, 1890. 3 pp.
Posted 15 August 2005
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williams-minor-makers Minor Historic Concertina Makers and Dealers
by Wes Williams
A valuable compendium of hard-to-find facts about minor concertina makers and dealers. Includes available material for: Jabez Austin, Ball Beavon, Barnet Samuel, Boosey & Co., R. Carr, George Case, Rock Chidley, Edward Chidley, J. B. Cramer & Co., Dove, Dowsett, Ebblewhite, Henry Harley, Keith Prowse & Co., Myers, Nickolds, Parker & Son, Roylance, Joseph Scates, A. B. Sedgwick, Shakespeare, John Simpson, Vickers, and Wallis.
Posted 15 August 2005
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merris-minasi-german-tutor-1846 Earliest Known English-Language German Concertina Tutor: Minasi’s “Instruction Book” 1846
by Randall C. Merris and Dan Worrall
Carlo Minasi published the earliest known English-language tutor for the German ("Anglo-German") concertina by 1846 in London. This publication goes well beyond the basics; in it are instructions not only for the simple “along the row” melody line style, but also extensive discussions of octave playing, cross row fingering, and chord accompaniment. Numerous fully arranged musical selections are included, almost all in the “English” or “harmonic” style, where chords are played on the left and melody on the right, more or less as a duet concertina is played.
Posted 15 August 2005
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worrall-hoeselbarth-german-tutor Earliest Known German Concertina Tutor: Höselbarth’s “Anweisung das Accordion zu spielen”
by Stephen Chambers and Dan Worrall
Johann Gottlieb Höselbarth published the earliest-known tutor for the German concertina in Chemnitz Germany, in the late 1830s or early 1840s. All of the music in this tutor is in the key of C, and several of the tunes in the Appendix include modulation between the keys of C and G. Chords are typically rich, with up to four notes played at once on the left hand. All of the tunes are in the so-called harmonic style, where the melody is played on the right hand, and the chorded accompaniment is played (mostly) on the left. This and an early tutor of 1846 published in London by Carlos Minasi (see elsewhere on this site) indicate that the harmonic style of playing dates back to the earliest days of the German concertina.
Posted 15 August 2005
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pricelist-campbells-catalogue-1890 Campbell & Co. Pricelist (Concertina Section) 1890
contributed by Stuart Eydmann
Summary of prices and models of concertinas sold by Campbell & Co., Glasgow. Three and a half pages: one-half page of English concertinas, three pages of Anglo concertinas (no Duet concertinas). Internal dates indicate publication in 1890.
Posted 15 August 2005
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thoumire-technique Playing the English Concertina—My Technique
by Simon Thoumire
Scottish concertinist Simon Thoumire discusses his unique approach to playing the English concertina, based on holding the instrument so it is rotated 45 degrees from the conventional position. This allows his fingers to play across the columns of an English concertina, taking advantage of the uniform reach possible to left and right and avoiding the need to stretch for far notes or curl the fingers for near notes in the traditional way.
Posted 15 August 2005
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15 June 2005

lachenal-sig-wheatstone-concertina-ledgers Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers
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Historical business records of C. Wheatstone & Co. from the Horniman Museum in London. Earlier ledgers from the Wayne Archives contain company sales records from the late 1830s to the 1860s along with production records from the 1860s to the 1890s and some early records of wages and other payments. Later ledgers from the Dickinson Archives contain production records from 1910 to 1974. All surviving ledgers have been digitized (some 2,300 pages in total) and made available free on the web for private research. The same material is also available to buy on an inexpensive CD. Includes an introduction to the project by Margaret Birley, Keeper of Musical Instruments at the Horniman Museum, and an article by Robert Gaskins describing in detail how the ledgers were digitized.
Posted 15 June 2003; Updated 15 June 2005
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horniman-wheatstone-concertina-ledgers Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers on the Web
by the Horniman Museum
Historical business records from C. Wheatstone & Co. are held at the Library of the Horniman Museum in London. The earliest ledgers from the Wayne Archives contain company sales records from the late 1830s to the 1860s (though with some large gaps) along with production records from the 1860s to the 1890s and some early records of wages and other payments. Later ledgers from the Dickinson Archives contain production records from 1910 to 1974, again with some gaps. All known ledgers have been digitized (some 2,300 pages in total) and made available free on this website for private research.

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Posted 15 April 2003; Updated 15 June 2005
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birly-intro A project to digitize the ledgers of the C. Wheatstone & Co. concertina factory at the Horniman Museum, London
by Margaret Birley
Introduction to the project to digitize the ledgers of the C. Wheatstone & Co. concertina factory at the Horniman Museum, and the goals of this project in the program of the Musical Instruments department of the Museum.
Posted 15 June 2005
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gaskins-howto How the Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers Were Digitized for Publication on the Web and CD
by Robert Gaskins
How the Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers, some 2,300 manuscript pages, were digitized and made freely available for research on the web and on inexpensive CDs. Sufficient detail is provided to enable anyone to undertake a similar project. Only simple computer tools were used. Costs for supplies were about $50, and the project required about 1,000 hours of volunteer work.
Posted 15 June 2005
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cafepress-wheatstone-concertina-ledgers-cd Buy the Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers on CD
by the Horniman Museum
Buy a personal copy of the entire website on a single CD-ROM, including high-resolution color photographs of every page of every ledger in the collection of the Horniman Museum, London.
THE WAYNE CONCERTINA MUSEUM ARCHIVES (twelve ledgers):
C104a: Numbers 0001-1500 (1834-1849)
C1046: Sales 1839-1848 (0016-1495)
C1047: Sales 1851-1852 (0057-5740)
C1048: Sales 1852-1854 (0056-7089)
C1049: Sales 1854-1856 (0052-8452)
C1050: Sales 1856-1857 (0015-10416)
C1051: Sales 1857-1859 (0350-11075)
C1052: Sales 1859-1864 (0019-12152)
C1053: Sales 1864-1870 (0016-18883)
C1054: Production 1866-1891 (18061-21353)
C1055: Payments 1845-1846
C1056: Payments 1848-1849
THE DICKINSON ARCHIVES (five ledgers):
SD01: 1910-1923 (English, Duet, Anglo, 25000-29749)
SD02: 1923-1937 (English, Duet, Anglo, 29750-34449)
SD03: 1937-1974 (English, Duet, 34450-37083)
SD04: 1953-1974 (Anglo, 55492-59498)
SD05: Sid Watkins's Last Daybook (June 1972-Dec 1974)
The same material is available free on the web at www.horniman.info. Includes an introduction to the project by Margaret Birley, Keeper of Musical Instruments at the Horniman Museum, and an article by Robert Gaskins describing in detail how the ledgers were digitized.
Posted 15 June 2005
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evans-reuben-shaw Reuben Shaw: Maccann Duet Player
by Richard Evans
Memories by Richard Evans of a visit to Reuben Shaw in 1975, and a letter from Reuben Shaw written about ten years later. Reprinted from Concertina Magazine (Australia), issue 10 (Spring 1984), pp. 10–14.
Posted 15 June 2005
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pricelist-wh-duet-1850 Wheatstone Double Duet Pricelist circa 1850
contributed by Stuart Eydmann
Wheatstone & Co. list of models and prices for Double duet concertinas. Dated c. 1850 by by comparing sales prices to those in the Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers.
Posted 15 June 2005
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eydmann-homepage The Scottish Concertina
by Stuart Eydmann
Directory of contributions by Stuart Eydmann.
Posted 15 June 2005
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worrall-william-kimber The Anglo Concertina Music of William Kimber
by Dan Worrall
This is the first thorough examination of the playing style and repertoire of William Kimber (1872–1961). Kimber played the Anglo in the "harmonic" or "English" style (melody on the right hand and chords on the left), a style which goes back at least to the earliest history of the Anglo concertina in England, is standard for the Morris dance tradition, and is typical of many leading contemporary players. Despite its importance the harmonic style of playing has not been accessible in recent tutors. But thanks to the fact that Kimber was the earliest player of the Anglo to be extensively recorded, his style can be studied here through the extensive annotated transcriptions of Kimber’s playing presented for the first time. Published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, October 2005. ISBN 085418194146, 96pp with b&w illustrations, forward by Roger Digby. Available at the EFDSS online shop, and at The Button Box.
Posted 15 June 2005
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worrall-homepage Exploring the Anglo
by Dan Worrall
Directory of contributions by Dan Worrall.
Posted 15 June 2005
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07 March 2005

lachenal-mystery-postcard Lachenal Mystery Postcard
by Robert Gaskins
A postcard sent by Lachenal in January 1928 to an inquirer from Portugal, declining to “stoop to such practices” (practices unspecified). Offered in an eBay auction, March 2005.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelists-concertinas Concertina Pricelists
collected by Chris Algar
A unique collection of nearly 40 pricelists for vintage concertinas, mostly found in old concertina cases. From internal evidence it is possible to date the Wheatstone pricelists with more or less accuracy, but the Lachenal pricelists and others from dealers still have some uncertainty in dates.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-case-mdra-1860 George Case English Pricelist, MDRA 1860
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Summary of prices and models for English concertinas "manufactured by Boosey & Sons, … under the personal superintendence of Mr. George Case, the eminent professor and performer", from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1860.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-scates-mdra-1862 Joseph Scates English Pricelist, MDRA 1862
contributed by Stuart Eydmann
Summary of prices and models for English concertinas from Joseph Scates, "for the last twelve years established at 27, College Green, Dublin", from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1862.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-vickers-1935 J. J. Vickers Concertinas Pricelist circa 1935
collected by Chris Algar
Dealer's pricelist from J. J. Vickers listing models and prices for English, Duet, and Anglo concertinas, including instruments made by C. Wheatstone & Co., Lachenal & Co., Jeffries, Jones, Shakespeare, Case, Chidley, Crane, and Crabb. Dated c. 1935 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-henshaw-loebell-1895 Henshaw & Loebell Concertinas Pricelist circa 1895
contributed by Randall C. Merris
Dealer's pricelist from Henshaw & Loebell, Manchester, listing models and prices for German and Anglo concertinas, including instruments made by Lachenal & Co. and by George Jones. Dated c. 1895 by internal evidence and by an accompanying dated sales receipt.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-hayden-1985 Hayden Concertinas Pricelist circa 1985
collected by Chris Algar
Hayden Concertinas list of models and prices for Hayden System Duet concertinas made by C. Wheatstone & Co. Dated c. 1985 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-wh-english-mdra-1859 Wheatstone English Pricelist MDRA 1859
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Wheatstone & Co. list of models and prices for English concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1859. (The bulk of the list is harmoniums.)
Posted 07 Mar 2005
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pricelists-lachenal Lachenal Concertina Pricelists
collected by Chris Algar
Most of the earlier "pricelists" here were printed as trade advertisements, in dated serials. Those actually issued as separate pricelists were found in old concertina cases; from internal evidence it is possible to date these c. 1890 to c. 1925.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-english-duet-1890 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist circa 1890
collected by Chris Algar
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas. Dated c. 1890 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-english-duet-1905 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist circa 1905
collected by Chris Algar
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas. Dated c. 1905 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-english-duet-anglo-1920 Lachenal English, Duet, and Anglo Pricelist circa 1920
collected by Chris Algar
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English, Duet, and Anglo concertinas. Dated c. 1920 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-english-duet-anglo-1930 Lachenal English, Duet, and Anglo Pricelist circa 1930
collected by Chris Algar
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English, Duet, and Anglo concertinas. Dated c. 1930 by internal evidence.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-english-intl-exhib-1862 Lachenal English Pricelist, International Exhibition 1862
contributed by Stephen Chambers
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English concertinas from The International Exhibition of 1862, Illustrated Catalogue of the Industrial Department, British Division, Vol. II, s.v. “Class XVI.—Musical Instruments”, p. 112.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1859 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist, MDRA 1859
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1859.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1860 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist, MDRA 1860
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1860.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1861 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist, MDRA 1861
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1861.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1862 Lachenal English and Duet Pricelist, MDRA 1862
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. list of models and prices for English and Duet concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1862.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1863 Lachenal English and Anglo Pricelist, MDRA 1863
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. summary of prices for English and Anglo concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1863.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1864 Lachenal English and Anglo Pricelist, MDRA 1864
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. summary of prices for English and Anglo concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1864.
Posted 07 March 2005
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pricelist-lach-mdra-1865 Lachenal English and Anglo Pricelist, MDRA 1865
contributed by Robert Gaskins
Lachenal & Co. summary of prices for English and Anglo concertinas from the annual Musical Directory, Register and Almanac (London: Rudall, Rose, Carte) for 1865.
Posted 07 March 2005
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lachenal-edeophone-reg-design Lachenal “Edeophone” Registered Design 1889
from Randall C. Merris
The registered design for the “Edeophone” 12-sided concertina, registered by “Lachenal and Company, 4 Little James Street, Bedford Row, London, Concertina Manufacturers.” Registered design No. 129662, Class 3; date of registration 26th July 1889.
Posted 07 March 2005
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lachenal-reedshoe-trademark-1878 Lachenal “Reedshoe” Trademark 1878
from Robert Gaskins
Trade Marks Journal showing the “reedshoe” image registered as a trademark by “Richard Ballinger, of and on behalf of the Firm of Lachenal and Co., 4, Little James Street, Gray’s Inn Road, W. C., Middlesex; Concertina Manufacturers.” Registration No. 15,222; application received 31st Aug. 1878, publication date January 8, 1879. Stated to be not used prior to 13th Aug. 1875. Class of goods: 9.
Posted 07 March 2005
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wheatstone-aeola-trademark-1923 Wheatstone “Æola” Trademark 1923
from Robert Gaskins
Trade Marks Journal showing the “Æola” image registered as a trademark by “C. Wheatstone & Co., 15, West Street, London, W.C.2; Manufacturers.” Registration No. 440,676; application received 12th September 1923, publication date Oct. 31, 1923 (No. 2379). No statement made about prior use. Class of goods: 9, Concertinas.
Posted 07 March 2005
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wheatstone-wheatstone-trademark-1923 Wheatstone “Wheatstone” Trademark 1923
from Robert Gaskins
Trade Marks Journal showing the “Wheatstone” image registered as a trademark by “C. Wheatstone & Co., 15, West Street, London, W.C.2; Manufacturers.” Registration No. 440,677; application received 12th September 1923, publication date Dec. 12, 1923 (No. 2385). Stated to be “Advertised before acceptance, the Applicants alleging distinctiveness.” Class of goods: 9, Concertinas.
Posted 07 March 2005
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williams-fingering-charts Fingering Charts for Concertinas
by Wes Williams
Keyboard diagrams for the most important concertina fingering systems: English, Anglo, and Maccann Duet, plus Early Wheatstone Double Duet, Early Wheatstone "Duett" Duet, Crane (or Triumph) Duet, Jeffries System Duet, Late Wheatstone Chidley Duet, and Hayden (or Wicki) Duet.
Posted 07 March 2005
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01 February 2005

gaskins-lachenal-sisters-edinburgh The Lachenal Sisters Visit Edinburgh, 1865–1866
by Robert Gaskins
At Christmas of 1865–1866, three young daughters of the late Louis Lachenal gave a series of concerts in Edinburgh introducing “concerted music” played on treble, tenor, and bass concertinas. We think this was also exactly the period when Lachenal & Co. had lost their contract to manufacture concertinas for Wheatstone, making it important to publicize Lachenal’s own brand. Based on clippings from The Scotsman newspaper, Edinburgh, notices of concerts and reviews, October 1865 through January 1866.
Posted 01 February 2005
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minting-dates-of-concertinas Dates of Concertinas
by Henry Minting
One sheet of blurred manual typing with dim hand-written additions, and another sheet (in two copies) possibly re-typed later from the first on an electric typewriter, with "Dates of Concertinas" relating Wheatstone serial numbers to dates of manufacture. These were discussed and an attempt made to arrive at a reliable partial transcription, in Robert Gaskins, Wheatstone Anglos with Serial Numbers 50,000+, 2001. Unpublished manuscripts, Horniman Museum Library. Neither sheet has yet been catalogued at the Horniman, but these appear to constitute item number C1045 in Neil Wayne's finding list to his archives, which is described as "C1045. A copy of a complete dating list for Wheatstone Concertinas, compiled by Henry Minting. All numbers from 1 - 58485 are covered, with approximate dates of manufacture." ("The Concertina Museum, Archives", page 40.)
Posted 01 February 2005
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nigel-pickles-dates-for-wheatstone Dates for Wheatstone Concertinas
by Nigel Pickles
A mysterious listing sent to Concertina Magazine by "Nigel Pickles from the U.K." giving dates of manufacture for Wheatstone Concertinas up to 1957. There is no hint of its source, but for the period up to 1938 it closely resembles a list attributed by Neil Wayne to Henry Minting. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 12 (Autumn 1985), pp 10-11.
Posted 01 February 2005
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22 January 2005

stanley-arrangements Arrangements of Music for Maccann Duet Concertina
by Henry Stanley
Arrangements of music by Henry Stanley of Birmingham, a leading teacher and performer on the Maccann Duet concertina from the period between world wars, and an early member of the International Concertina Association. Stanley used his beautiful musical calligraphy to write personal arrangements and tutors for his many pupils. Most items from the Cecil C. White Archive of Henry Stanley Arrangements for Maccann Duet Concertina, augmented by contributions from Richard Evans and others.
Posted 22 January 2005
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stanley-ms-loves-old-sweet-song Love’s Old Sweet Song
arranged by Henry Stanley
Composed by J. Sweet Molly. Manuscript on music paper. 2 pages. From the Cecil C. White Archive of Henry Stanley Arrangements for Maccann Duet Concertina.
Posted 22 January 2005
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stanley-ms-intermezzo-from-cavalleria-rusticana Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
arranged by Henry Stanley
Composed by Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945); see http://opera.stanford.edu/Mascagni. This is the music used by Martin Scorsese to open and close the film “Raging Bull” (1980). Manuscript on music paper. 2 pages. From the Cecil C. White Archive of Henry Stanley Arrangements for Maccann Duet Concertina.
Posted 22 January 2005
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stanley-ms-only-to-see-her-face-again Only to See Her Face Again
arranged by Henry Stanley
"Old song." [Composed by James E. Stewart, copyright 1880. A piano transcription by Arthur Warren was published in 1882.] Manuscript on music paper, inscribed “To Mr. White with best wishes, Henry Stanley”. 1 page. From the Cecil C. White Archive of Henry Stanley Arrangements for Maccann Duet Concertina.
Posted 22 January 2005
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stanley-ms-the-lost-chord The Lost Chord
arranged by Henry Stanley
Composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842–1900). Manuscript on music paper. 2 pages. From the Cecil C. White Archive of Henry Stanley Arrangements for Maccann Duet Concertina.
Posted 22 January 2005
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15 January 2005

cawdell-a-short-account-trans A Short Account of the English Concertina, … by W. Cawdell (1865)
by Robert Gaskins
A full transcription of the booklet published by William Cawdell in 1865 in which he attempts to recommend all the advantages of the new English Concertina providing some history, some opinions about contemporary performers, and some record of press reaction to the instrument. Allan Atlas has provided two contemporary reviews of Cawdell’s efforts. This transcription is based on two copies of the booklet, one in the New York Public Library (“1865”) and the other in the British Library (“1866”). These appear to be two printings of the same type with an altered title page. Links are provided to PDF scanned versions of both original documents.
Posted 15 January 2005; updated 15 September 2005
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carlin-fayre-four-sisters The Fayre Four Sisters: Concertina Virtuosi
by Richard Carlin
Interviews with Inga, Tina, Sylvia, and Lillian Webb, the “Fayre Four Sisters,” concertinists on the British music hall and vaudeville circuits. The sisters were daughters of Joseph Webb (JoJo of the Brothers Webb), and part of the circle including George Jones, who gave them their first concertina lessons, and of Frank Butler. As published in The Free-Reed Journal No. 3 (2001), pp 79–88.
Posted 15 January 2005
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carlin-english-concertina-folkways The English Concertina (Folkways 08845)
Compiled and annotated by Richard Carlin
Recordings of historic players dating from 1975. Includes tracks by the Fayre Four Sisters, Wilfred Pearce and Reuben Shaw, Alf Edwards, Harry Crabb, Gregory Matusewitch, Henry Minting, and Richard Carlin. Available for purchase from the Smithsonian Institution website at www.folkways.si.edu. Samples of each of the tracks can be listened to free on the website.
Posted 15 January 2005
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atlas-church-bells Imitation of Church Bells and Organ, arranged by Henri Albano
by Allan W. Atlas
Notes on and reproduction of music for one of the perennial staples of concertina performance. As published in The Free-Reed Journal, 3 (2001) 108-112.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-homepage Frank E. Butler
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Frank E. Butler.
Posted 15 January 2005
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carlin-frank-butler-an-interview Frank Butler: An Interview
by Richard Carlin
An account of Frank Butler's background and teaching methods, with some opinions on playing the concertina, based on an interview in 1975. As published in PICA No. 1 (2004), pp 24–30.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-the-concertina-tutor The Concertina: A Handbook and Tutor for Beginners on the English Concertina
by Frank E. Butler
The standard tutor for the English concertina during the concertina revival in the 1970s. Based on classes offered at the Battersea Institute under the auspices of the Inner London Education Authority. Introduction to music, exercises, and elementary tunes. Originally published by Neil Wayne at the Free Reed Press, Duffield, Derby, England, in 1974. 64pp plus covers. The scan was made by Wes Williams.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-story-of-george-jones Concertinas in the Commercial Road: The Story of George Jones
by Frank E. Butler
Brief life of George Jones, including reproductions of some pictures and advertisements. Originally published in the East London Record,, Number 3, 1980. As reprinted in Concertina & Squeezebox,, Number 20 (Summer 1989), 5–14, with additional notes and commentary by Joel Cowan.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-the-webb-brothers The Webb Brothers: A Memorial
by Frank E. Butler
An account of the great two musical clowns who learned to play concertina from George Jones, grandfather of Frank Butler (the author). The elder brother, Joe Webb, was in turn the father of the Fayre Four Sisters, concertinists. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 18-19 (1989), pp 11-15. Also published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), 24 (1988), 6-8.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-unusual-concertinas-for-webbs Unusual Concertinas (made for the Webb Brothers by George Jones)
by Frank Butler
Description of two instruments, a giant and a miniature, made by George Jones for the Webb Brothers. Contains a photo of Arthur Jones, second son of George Jones, with the two instruments. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 10, pp 15-17.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-richard-carlin-revisited Richard Carlin Revisited
by Frank E. Butler
Frank Butler recalls his interview with Richard Carlin twelve years before, and also mentions many of the early ICA figures. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 20 (Summer 1989), p 21.
Posted 15 January 2005
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richards-butler-story The Frank Butler Story
by Alex Richards
Brief summary of the life of Frank Butler, stressing the many activities and responsibilities of Butler beyond his concertina interests. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 9 (Winter 1984), pp 20-22.
Posted 15 January 2005
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richards-rev-butler-concertina-two Review of Tutor: “Concertina Two” by Frank Butler
by Alex Richards
Review of tutor based on twenty-two popular and classical airs, with explanatory comment and counsel. As published in Concertina Magazine (Australia), No. 7 (Summer 1984), pp 18-19.
Posted 15 January 2005
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butler-obit-cands In Memoriam: Frank Butler 1903-1992
by Joel Cowan
Brief memorial of Frank E. Butler, english concertina performer and teacher. As published in Concertina & Squeezebox, No. 27 (Summer 1992), pp 4-5.
Posted 15 January 2005
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photos-homepage Photographs of Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of photographic documentation of concertinas.
Posted 15 January 2005
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01 January 2005

chambers-lachenal-production Some Notes on Lachenal Concertina Production and Serial Numbers
by Stephen Chambers
New evidence for the role played by Louis Lachenal in the early manufacturing history of C. Wheatstone & Co., and some points of reference to use in seeking to date Lachenal concertinas. As published in PICA [Papers of the International Concertina Association], Vol. 1 (2004), pp. 3-23. Better-quality colour photographs from the author's originals have been substituted for those originally published.
Posted 01 January 2005
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dating-homepage Dating Vintage Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about how to assign manufacturing dates to concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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historicaldirectories Historical Directories Searchable Digital Library
University of Leicester
A digital library of local and trade directories for England and Wales, from 1750 to 1919. It contains high quality reproductions of many comparatively rare books, essential tools for research into local and genealogical history
Posted 01 January 2005
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wayne-homepage The Freest Reed
by Neil Wayne
Directory of contributions by Neil Wayne.
Posted 01 January 2005
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wayne-galpin The Wheatstone English Concertina
by Neil Wayne
Survey article covering the Wheatstone English Concertina, the only published source for much of Neil Wayne's path-breaking research. As published in The Galpin Society Journal 44 (1991), 117-149. (The online version does not yet perfectly match the printed version.)
Posted 01 January 2005
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wayne-outline-history An Outline History of the Concertina and Related Instruments
by Neil Wayne
Published in The Concertina Newsletter, No. 4 (no date): 10-12.
Posted 01 January 2005;
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britishpathe-concertina-factory The Wheatstone Factory in Islington, 1961
by British Pathe Newsreels
Concertinas are made and played at a factory in Islington, 03 April 1961. From newsreel "Colour Pictorial 327", 1961, Pathe Film ID 137.02. Available for free preview at reduced quality at the British Pathe website. Original title: "Concertina Factory (aka Concert in a Factory)".
Posted 01 January 2005
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wheatstone-calendar-1923 Wheatstone Promotional Calendar for 1923
by Wheatstone & Co.
An advertising card issued by Wheatstone & Co. with a calendar for 1923, West Street address, size 2 inches by 3 1/4 inches. Single image in GIF format, size 305 pixels wide by 483 pixels high.
Posted 01 January 2005
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reuben-shaw-letter-from-travers Letter from J. A. Travers Encouraging Reuben Shaw on Duet
from Reuben Shaw
Letter from J. A. Travers of Bridgewater, Somerset, a dealer and repairer, encouraging Reuben Shaw to take up the Duet again and offering him a 46-key Maccann Duet and £5 sterling in exchange for his 56-key tenor treble English. Dated 24 December 1949, from 7 West Street. 1 page, handwritten.
Posted 01 January 2005
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reuben-shaw-letter-from-accordion-world Letter from Accordion World Providing Henry Stanley’s Address
from Reuben Shaw
Letter from Accordion World responding to Reuben Shaw’s request for Henry Stanley’s address in Birmingham. Dated 28 January 1950, from 131 Hampstead Road, London NW1. 1 page, typed.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-net-forums-site Concertina.net Forums
by Paul Schwartz
The discussion forums on this site are the most popular spots on the web for general conversation about concertinas of all types. There are specialist forums dealing with topics such as concertina history and concertina making, and most of the people you'd want to talk with about concertinas post here.

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Posted 01 January 2005
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birley-homepage Concertinas at the Horniman Museum
by Margaret Birley
Directory of contributions by Margaret Birley.
Posted 01 January 2005
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callaghan-reuben-shaw-video           Garland Films Presents: “Reuben Shaw—Duet Concertina Player”
by Barry Callaghan
On 7 February 1987, Barry Callaghan of Garland Films with fieldworker Graham Coyne filmed a lengthy interview and demonstration, in which Reuben Shaw talks about his life and music. He discusses early performers, his difficulties in finding music to study, and plays the Maccann Duet concertina from some of his collection of Henry Stanley manuscript arrangements. This film has been available from Garland Films on PAL VHS tapes for some time, but now the entire film is available on this website and is available on DVD from Garland Films. STATUS: Article is online now with still pictures, but video clips are not yet available for streaming (in production now).
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callagnan-homepage Concertinas in Garland Films
by Barry Callaghan
Directory of contributions by Barry Callaghan.
Posted 01 January 2005
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carlin-homepage Concertina Tradition
by Richard Carlin
Directory of contributions by Richard Carlin.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-systems-homepage Concertina Systems
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about different types of Concertina Systems.
Posted 01 January 2005
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english-homepage English Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about English Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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anglo-homepage Anglo-German and German Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Anglo-German and German Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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maccann-duet-homepage Maccann Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Maccann Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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duet-systems-homepage Other Duet Concertina Systems
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about other Duet Concertina Systems.
Posted 01 January 2005
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double-homepage Early Wheatstone Double System Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Early Wheatstone Double System Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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duett-homepage Early Wheatstone Duett System Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Early Wheatstone Duett System Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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crane-duet-homepage Crane ("Triumph") System Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Crane (or "Triumph") System Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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jeffries-duet-homepage Jeffries System Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Jeffries System Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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chidley-duet-homepage Late Wheatstone Chidley System Duet Concertinas
by Robert Gaskins
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Late Wheatstone Chidley System Duet Concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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hayden-duet-homepage Hayden System Duet Concertinas
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Hayden System Duet Concertinas, including most of Brian Hayden's published articles.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-instruction-homepage Instruction for Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about instruction for playing concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-music-homepage Music for Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about music for concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-history-homepage History of Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about the history of concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-technology-homepage Technology of Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about the technology of concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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makers-homepage Historic Concertina Makers
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about historic concertina makers, so far including C. Wheatstone & Co., Lachenal & Co., C. Jeffries Maker, George Jones & Sons, H. Crabb and Son.
Posted 01 January 2005
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wheatstone-homepage C. Wheatstone & Co.
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about C. Wheatstone & Co.
Posted 01 January 2005
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lachenal-homepage Lachenal & Co.
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about Lachenal & Co.
Posted 01 January 2005
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jeffries-homepage C. Jeffries, Maker
Directory
Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about C. Jeffries Maker and Jeffries Brothers.
Posted 01 January 2005
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jones-homepage George Jones & Sons
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about George Jones & Sons.
Posted 01 January 2005
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crabb-homepage H. Crabb and Son
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about H. Crabb and Son.
Posted 01 January 2005
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concertina-research-homepage Research on Concertinas
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about the research on concertinas.
Posted 01 January 2005
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other-sites-homepage Guide to Concertinas on the Web
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Directory of some leading websites that contain information about concertinas. Each site has a brief description and screen shot, and custom search boxes allow you to search each site individually or to search all of the sites at one time.
Posted 01 January 2005
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contributors-homepage Index of Contributing Authors
Directory
Index of Contributing Authors to the Concertina Library.
Posted 01 January 2005
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maccann-homepage John Hill Maccann
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Concertina Library directory of all information on this website about John Hill Maccann.
Posted 01 January 2005
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calculator Calculate Modern Values of Historic Concertina Prices
by Randall C. Merris and Robert Gaskins
“How much would that be in new money?” An interactive calculator to convert sterling values from any year 1830–1999 to the equivalent value in the year 2000. The calculation preserves the relation between the chosen value and “average earnings” for the two dates; this method makes it appropriate for converting wages and capital sums, and also for expensive discretionary products such as concertinas. The calculator deals with both “old money” (prior to 1971) and the later decimalized currency. It is especially useful for understanding historical documents such as old advertisements and pricelists, and the sales prices and wages recorded in the Wheatstone Concertina Ledgers from the Horniman Museum.
Posted 01 January 2005
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ebay-listings Worldwide Real-Time eBay Listings for “Concertina”
by Robert Gaskins
Latest listings from eBay sites around the world, retrieved anew each time this webpage is loaded, linked to the eBay items. Can be configured to perform other searches, on any one or more of the eBay national sites. Includes listings from eBay United States, eBay United Kingdom, eBay Ireland, eBay Australia, eBay Germany, eBay Austria, eBay Switzerland, eBay Spain, eBay France, eBay Netherlands, eBay Italy, eBay Belgium, eBay Canada, eBay Taiwan, eBay China, and eBay India. Auctions at eBay are generally poor places to find playable instruments, but have unearthed much general knowledge about ordinary concertinas and occasional museum pieces.
Posted 01 January 2005
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about-homepage About the Concertina Library
by Robert Gaskins
Information about how to use the Concertina Library.
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Posted 01 January 2005
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