This is an extremely unique Lachenal Non-Pareil Treble with steel reeds. It has been fitted with new pads and valves, and has been tuned to concert pitch.

In terms of historical concertinas, there aren’t many that are as interesting and as personal as this. This is a beautiful Lachenal Non-Pareil made from amboyna with glass buttons, and it is in the most stunning original condition. The plaque on the instrument says ‘Presented to Rt. Carter of E Division by E. Lachenal for his activity in bringing to Justice two men for breaking & entering her Warehouse. Nov. 9th 1868.’ So ultimately, this is a concertina given as a reward by Elizabeth Lachenal to a police officer who apprehended two men for breaking into the Lachenal warehouse, and it has remained sealed away for the majority of its life, meaning that it’s in such incredible condition.

We have got the concertina into modern playing order whilst being as respectful as possible to its originality. It is a nice player with a mellow tone, but the value of this concertinas lies mostly in its story, which is so fascinating.

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