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Rock Chidley Bass Concertina - with provenance - very rare
Estimated price for orientation: 500 $
Category: Concertinas
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Description Condition: For parts or not working: An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational. This includes items that are defective in ways that render them difficult to use, items that require service or repair, or items missing essential components. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
Rock Chidley Bass concertina 43 keys Single action Nickel silver reeds Serial number 1552 (made around 1854) This instrument is of historic significance. As documented in the pictures, it is signed Rutterford, tuner - it's reasonable to assume that it was in the possession of Charles Rutterford (father of composer Ernest Rutterford) [CNet discussion is here ] who played in the concertina quartet of Richard Blagrove (the composer). This instrument is not currently playable. It could be restored. Due to its historic significance and extreme rarity, it's being offered as a collectors item, and would be best exhibited in a museum. (I had originally advertised this as baritone - it was brought to my attention that this could be a bass - having compared the C reed to that on a Wheatstone bass then this does appear to be a bass concertina.)
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| Condition: | For parts or not working: An item that does not function as intended and is not fully operational. This includes items that are defective in ways that render them difficult to use, items that require service or repair, or items missing essential components. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
Rock Chidley Bass concertina 43 keys Single action Nickel silver reeds Serial number 1552 (made around 1854) This instrument is of historic significance. As documented in the pictures, it is signed Rutterford, tuner - it's reasonable to assume that it was in the possession of Charles Rutterford (father of composer Ernest Rutterford) [CNet discussion is here ] who played in the concertina quartet of Richard Blagrove (the composer). This instrument is not currently playable. It could be restored. Due to its historic significance and extreme rarity, it's being offered as a collectors item, and would be best exhibited in a museum. (I had originally advertised this as baritone - it was brought to my attention that this could be a bass - having compared the C reed to that on a Wheatstone bass then this does appear to be a bass concertina.)