Wheatstone 'Mayfair' 30 button English circa1957 

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 Comments

The Mayfair English (and Anglo) concertinas were launched by Wheatstone as beginners' instruments to satisfy the demand created by the 'folk-revival' of the mid-1950s. They were produced from 1955 until 1960 using accordion reeds, chrome plated metal ends and plastic buttons. Although the build quality and sound are not comparable with much more costly, antique instruments they are considerably better than current, cheap Chinese, Italian and German instruments. This particular example is in good, playable condition.

 

Historical context: 1957 

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower is inaugurated for a second term as US President.
  • Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat is published
  • The Treaty of Rome establishes the European Economic Community (EEC)
  • Elvis Presley buys Graceland for $US100,000
  • The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth.
  • The Jodrell Bank Radio telescope opens in Cheshire, UK

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    Features

    tuned to modern pitch: YES

    reeds:  accordion

    ends:   metal

    bellows:  6 fold

    general condition:  good, playable

    for sale:  SOLD

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