This is a Wheatstone Aeola Treble with steel reeds (serial number 26963). It has been fitted with new pads, valves and straps, and has been tuned to concert pitch.

This is a wonderful Aeola- the King of the English concertinas. It’s also in very nice original condition, and has obviously been well looked-after in its life. It is a fantastic player, as you might expect- top, top reeds, and a balanced tone with plenty of dynamic range available. You can’t get much better.

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