Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK

Subject: Stolen instruments
From: GUEST,Richard Harris
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 08:57 AM

Hi,
> I wonder if you could help me. I have just been burgled and my
> precious and distinctive 32key Jefferies Anglo in F/Bflat (slightly
> sharp of concert pitch, in a hand made rectangular oak box with a
> leather case handle, key on a leather lace and dark grey felt lining)
> has been stolen - along with a Honer polkadot G/D melodeon and an old
> C/Csharp four stop melodian. Is ther any way in which this information
> could be circulated through the SAD network in the hope that these
> instruments, particularly my anglo, can be located and returned.
> I, or Wiltshire police would be grateful for any information.
> Richard Harris.
> [e-mail]
> Please keep your eyes peeled for these instruments!

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 09:03 AM

I imagine you've put this on Concertina.net ?

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: Surreysinger
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 09:08 AM

Richard - I can see that the photo of your Anglo has been posted by you on Facebook's Stolen Instrument Gallery, so herewith a link for those on here who might want sight of a photo of your Anglo Photo of the missing Anglo, and Facebook entry

Do you have photos of the other missing items which you could put up on the Gallery?

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: Mr Happy
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 09:11 AM

It'd help if we knew the area, is it uk? If so where?

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 09:13 AM

Happy - Is 'Wiltshire Police' any kind of clue ??

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: manitas_at_work
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 09:24 AM

I'd have thought a polkadot melodeon would be instantly identifiable!

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 11:07 AM

i'll never understand why an international forum has a thread like this without a complete description of the place in which the robbery occurred.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: Anglo
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 11:23 AM

Hardly the FORUM's fault, O critical guest.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments
From: SylviaN
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 11:27 AM

Richard - Keith and I feel for you - burglaries are bad enough, but especially when they take irreplacable items.

Hope you are lucky and get your instruments back.

xx

Sylvia

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: katlaughing
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 11:33 AM

Actually "Wiltshire" doesn't automatically denote UK to some of us. Remember we colonists copied place names when we settled.:-)

Good luck on getting your instrument back. I cannot imagine the distress you must feel.

All the best,

kat

Subject: Burglery - Stolen Instruments
From: Vic Smith
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 01:41 PM

This from Richard Harris

Hi,
I wonder if you could help me. I have just been burgled and my precious and distinctive 32key Jefferies anglo in F/Bflat (slightly sharp of concert pitch, in a hand made rectangular oak box with a leather case handle, key on a leather lace and dark grey felt lining) has been stolen - along with a Honer polkadot G/D melodeon and an old C/Csharp four stop melodian. Is ther any way in which this information could be circulated through the SAD network in the hope that these instruments, particularly my anglo, I, or Wiltshire police would be grateful for any information.
Richard Harris.
[e-mail]

I have emailed him to see if he can supply any photos to put Stolen Instrument Gallery on Facebook. SAD is the Somerset and Dorset Folk Network, so presumably he lives somewhere in that area.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 02:30 PM

Thanks for that Vic.
The Facebook Gallery has had some success in recovering instruments. But a timely reminder to everyone, wherever you may live. Take lots of photos of your precious instruments, serial numbers, any distinguishing marks. we've all got digital cameras nowadays, so a couple of hours photographing all your babies would be time well spent.
And I'm still looking for my early 70's Fylde. I miss it dreadfully.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 02:54 PM

Have also sent a message to all members of the group (which includes several UK Dealers) so, if the little toe-rag who did the burglary sticks his head above the parapet, with luck, he'll get his collar felt. (UK slang for an interesting discussion with the Police!)
So, go and have a look, it's a lovely looking instrument.
Good luck Richard. We're all rooting for you.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 05:50 PM

Good luck, Richard. There aren't that many 32 key Jeffries. I'll keep a lookout in Yorkshire for it over the coming year.

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: Pete MacGregor
Date: 09 Dec 09 - 07:40 PM

Richard and the devine Kate are always welcome performers at the Village Pump Folk Club. They stay just up the road from me in Bradford on Avon which I think is unique - no colonial copies. Best wishes for the return of the instruments.
PM

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: bubblyrat
Date: 10 Dec 09 - 06:04 AM

Hi Ralphie !! I didn't know Fylde made concertinas ! See you in Sidmouth in February (I promise I won't even MENTION Irish music this time !).
             Roger

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: GUEST,Ralphie
Date: 10 Dec 09 - 07:16 AM

Yes Roger....very Droll!!!!!
And a Happy Christmas to you too. see you in Feb. B&B already booked!

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: Suegorgeous
Date: 10 Dec 09 - 06:01 PM

Surreysinger - that link doesn't work (for me now, anyway)

Subject: RE: Stolen instruments -Wiltshire UK
From: Surreysinger
Date: 10 Dec 09 - 08:40 PM

Just tested it Suegorgeous, and it appears to be working for me. Don't know what to suggest .