3+ Octave/ 3 Stop (Accordion, Clarinet, Bassoon) accordion with original case in brilliant condition. Case and trim are decorative and appear to be uniformly plastic. This is instrument is heavy and speaks to quality.
10 x 16 (when fully closed)
It was purchased from Tony Musco, a music teacher who had a studio in Knoxville TN. Per the attached correspondence the date was November 7, 1977; it was purchased by my family and has been with us ever since.
Hi Douglas,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The auction market for antique and vintage accordions is pretty soft at the moment and considerably lower than the retail market.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Imperial La Sorrentina three-voice piano accordion
Made in Italy, mid-third quarter 20th Century
Bassoon, accordion and clarinet voices, three-plus octaves, with plastic trim and case. Together with sheet music.
CONDITION: reported to be in brilliant condition
PROVENANCE: not original owner
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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