Need Help ID'ing Accordion

[Marckx]

Hello! My mother asked me to check out my Fathers accordion. Its been in the attic for over 15 years (sadly). I reckon that time caused the glue between the bellows and keyboard to fail, so its in two pieces now.

She told me he had it before they were married, so its made sometime before 1961. There is no brand or model name visible anywhere.

The only text is:

PATENT DEP C.C.I.A ANCONA
REG C 288 - REG B. 196
MADE IN ITALY

Can anyone identify this instrument? Is it worth getting it fixed? I assume that requires more than some Gorilla Glue?

Thanks!

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[Soulsaver]

Hi Marckx, I don't know the make, but someone may along who does. What we can see is it's a 2 voice 120 bass, which means it's a pretty basic instrument. 1950s looks likely, as you thought.
The bellows re-glue is simple enough.. but it'll have parted most likely because of damp. And as I suspect you realise, years of damp is the death to an accordion - a nightmare of corroded reeds, possibly warped blocs and other wood parts, deteriorated bellows and probable musty smells? I'm afraid it's most likely going to be beyond economic repair, but may have some value as salvage, someone may want the keys if unmarked etc.

 

[artelagro]

Last year I replaced the bellows tape on my box and wished I could have 'unglued' the bellows from the frame to allow access to the outer ribs. Is water the secret dissolving agent for this glue?
Garth

 

[Soulsaver]

Maybe... but it won't do the cardboard any good..